Training Class
Tack Coat - Best Practices
Mar 21 - Mar 21 in Anchorage
CityAnchorage
Date/TimeMar 21 - Mar 21
8:30am - 4:30pm
Location/Phone
THE MEGAN ROOM
at Davis Constructors
6591 A Street
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-562-2336

- Turn East on 64th Ave from C St, then South on A St, go to the end.

Hot Coffee and water will be available all day!

Registration DeadlineMar 16
Class Size45
StatusSeats available
Seat Availability
0 seats available for State (DOT)
3 seats available for FHWA
15 seats available for Other
InstructorsJason Dietz, M.S. Civil Engineering, FHWA Instructor
Description
Tack is a critical part of the lifespan of our roads in Alaska. This no-cost workshop offers owners, contractors, and suppliers the opportunity to find out more about the latest in tack coat technologies and best practices.
 
The workshop provides the most current information on tack coats and emphasizes the importance of providing a long-lasting bond between asphalt layers.

 

Objectives / Topics

Topics Include

  • Importance of Tack Coats
  • New Materials
  • Application Rate and Temperature
  • Tack Coat Materials Selection and Handling
  • Tack Coat Specifications and Manuals
  • Quality and Inspection
  • Testing and Best Practices
     

Outcomes

At the conclusion, participants will be able to:

  • Identify best practices for reliable tack coats.
  • List strategies to improve the usage of tack coats.
  • Identify resources for implementing best practices into standard practice.
Target Audience
Ideal for paving foremen/superintendents, project managers, quality control technicians, roadway inspectors, tack truck drivers, and specification writers.
 
All local Government, Consultants, and Contractors are welcome to join DOT staff.
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Mar 22 - Mar 22 in Fairbanks
CityFairbanks
Date/TimeMar 22 - Mar 22
8:30am - 4:30pm
Location/Phone
DOT Construction
McKinley Building
2720 Picket Place, 
Fairbanks, AK
Registration DeadlineMar 16
Class Size45
StatusSeats available
Seat Availability
1 seats available for State (DOT)
3 seats available for FHWA
8 seats available for Other
InstructorsJason Dietz, M.S. Civil Engineering, FHWA Instructor
Description
Tack is a critical part of the lifespan of our roads in Alaska. This no-cost workshop offers owners, contractors, and suppliers the opportunity to find out more about the latest in tack coat technologies and best practices.
 
The workshop provides the most current information on tack coats and emphasizes the importance of providing a long-lasting bond between asphalt layers.

 

Objectives / Topics

Topics Include

  • Importance of Tack Coats
  • New Materials
  • Application Rate and Temperature
  • Tack Coat Materials Selection and Handling
  • Tack Coat Specifications and Manuals
  • Quality and Inspection
  • Testing and Best Practices
     

Outcomes

At the conclusion, participants will be able to:

  • Identify best practices for reliable tack coats.
  • List strategies to improve the usage of tack coats.
  • Identify resources for implementing best practices into standard practice.
Target Audience
Ideal for paving foremen/superintendents, project managers, quality control technicians, roadway inspectors, tack truck drivers, and specification writers.
 
All local Government, Consultants, and Contractors are welcome to join DOT staff.
RegisterView Participants

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