You will learn to master traffic restrictions and how to manage special transport or sporting events"

The ##ESTUDIO## in ##TITULO## has been designed to enable students to address any scenario of their future work in the field of roads. You will be ready to thrive in any of the areas of Road Construction and Maintenance, but you will also be ready to do so, both from a management perspective and trained to lead the Digital Transformation in your next job challenges.  

Highways are an indispensable part of the transportation network, both for people and goods. These transportation routes have been indispensable since the origins of civilization, since they encourage the progress of peoples. The global pandemic caused by COVID19 has once again highlighted the importance of roads as a means of communication for supplying the population.

 As main tools, the topics that make up each module have updated technical information, real case studies and of great interest. Always without losing sight of the digital transformation that everyone is going through and in which the road world is no exception. 

In addition, as it is a 100% online Postgraduate diploma, it provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality in accordance with the current times with all the guarantees to position the professional in a highly demanded area such as road construction..

You will deepen your understanding of BIM methodology and how to apply it to each phase: design, construction, maintenance and operation"

This ##ESTUDIO## in ##TITULO## contains the most complete and up-to-date syllabus on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Case studies presented by experts in Highway Engineering 
• A deeper understanding of the management of resources for highway projects
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Detailed knowledge of the factors that affect the safety and comfort of the road, the parameters that measure it and the possible actions for its correction”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

A high-level program that will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge of everything related to Road Construction and Maintenance"

As it is an online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. You will only need an electronic device with internet access"

The structure of the contents of this program has been designed by a team of professionals in the field of highway engineering, who have poured into this ##ESTUDIO## the experience of their years of work. So, from 4 modules that have valuable, unique and innovative information on the design and construction of roads, the student will be able to acquire knowledge, tools and skills to practice in a booming sector with total success. 

##UNIVERSIDAD_SIGLAS## puts the most comprehensive collection of content on the market at your fingertips. You only have to bring your enthusiasm to study”

Module 1. Layout, Grading and Execution of Pavements. 

1.1. Road Planning and Design

       1.1.1. Development and Evolution of Materials
       1.1.2. Preliminary Study and Preliminary Design
       1.1.3. The Project

1.2. The Layout

       1.2.1. Plan Layout
       1.2.2. Elevation Plotting  
       1.2.3. Cross Section
       1.2.4. Drainages

1.3. Earth Moving, Excavation and Blasting

       1.3.1. Earthwork
       1.3.2. Excavations
       1.3.3. Ripping and Blasting
       1.3.4. Singular Actions

1.4. Pavement Sizing

       1.4.1. Esplanade
       1.4.2. Road Surface Sections
       1.4.3. Analytical Calculation

1.5. Constituent Elements of Bituminous Pavements

       1.5.1. Aggregates
       1.5.2. Bitumens and Binders
       1.5.3. Filler
       1.5.4. Additives

1.6. Hot Mix Asphalt

       1.6.1. Conventional Bituminous Mixes
       1.6.2. Discontinuous Bituminous Mixtures
       1.6.3. Bituminous Mixes type SMA

1.7. Management of an Asphalt Plant

       1.7.1. Plant Organization
       1.7.2. Dosing of Mixtures: Working Formulas
       1.7.3. Quality Control: CE Marking
       1.7.4. Site maintenance

1.8. Cold Asphalt Mixtures

       1.8.1. Bituminous Slurries
       1.8.2. Gravel Irrigation
       1.8.3. Cold Agglomerate
       1.8.4. Complementary Techniques: Crack Sealing, etc
.
1.9. Rigid Sidewalks

      1.9.1. Design
      1.9.2. On-site Installation
      1.9.3. Maintenance of Rigid Pavements

1.10. On-site Installation

      1.10.1. Transportation and Paving
      1.10.2. Compaction
      1.10.3. Good Practices

Module 2. Tunnels and road works 

2.1. Recycling and In-Situ Stabilization of Pavements with Cement and/or Lime

       2.1.1. Stabilized in Situ with lime
       2.1.2. Stabilized in Situ with Cement
       2.1.3. In-situ Recycling of Concrete Pavements

2.2. Recycling of Bituminous Mixtures

       2.2.1. Recycling Machinery
       2.2.2. In-situ Cold Recycling with Bituminous Emulsion Coatings
       2.2.3. Recycling at Plant (RAP)

2.3. Pavement Monitoring

       2.3.1. Deterioration Assessment
       2.3.2. Surface Regularity
       2.3.3. Pavement Adhesion
       2.3.4. Deflections

2.4. Maintenance Operations on Pavements

       2.4.1. Repair of Damage
       2.4.2. Surface Rejuvenation and Renewal of the Wearing Course
       2.4.3. CRT Correction
       2.4.4. IRI Correction
       2.4.5. Pavement Rehabilitation

2.5. Singular Actions

       2.5.1. Asphalt Operation in Urban Areas
       2.5.2. Actions on High-Capacity Roads
       2.5.3. Use of Geogrids and/or Geocomposites

2.6. Tunnels. Regulations

       2.6.1. Construction
       2.6.2. Operation
       2.6.3. International

2.7. Tunnel Typology

       2.7.1. Open Air
       2.7.2. In Mine
       2.7.3. With Tunnel Boring Machine

2.8. General Characteristics of the Tunnel

       2.8.1. Excavation and Support
       2.8.2. Waterproofing and Coating
       2.8.3. Tunnel Drainage
       2.8.4. International Singularities

2.9. Tunnel Inventory and Inspection

       2.9.1. Inventory
       2.9.2. Laser Scanners
       2.9.3. Thermography
       2.9.4. Georadar
       2.9.5. Passive Seismic
       2.9.6. Refraction Seismic
       2.9.7. Pits
       2.9.8. Drilling and Coring
       2.9.9. Coating Coring
       2.9.10. Condition Assessment

2.10. Tunnel Maintenance

        2.10.1. Ordinary Maintenance
        2.10.2. Extraordinary Maintenance
        2.10.3. Renovation Operations
        2.10.4. Rehabilitation
        2.10.5. Reinforcements

Module 3. Structures and masonry

3.1. Evolution of Structures

       3.1.1. Roman Engineering
       3.1.2. Evolution of Materials
       3.1.3. Evolution of Structural Design

3.2.  Passage Works

       3.2.1.  Pontoon
       3.2.2. Bridge
       3.2.3. Singular Works for the Preservation of Wildlife

 3.3. Other Structures

       3.3.1. Walls and Retaining Elements
       3.3.2. Footbridges
       3.3.3. Porticos and Banners

3.4. Small Masonry and Drainage Works

       3.4.1. Spouts 
       3.4.2. Culverts   
       3.4.3. Sewers   
       3.4.4. Drainage Elements in Structures

3.5. Bridge Management System

       3.5.1. Inventory
       3.5.2. Systematization of Structure Management
       3.5.3. Severity Rates
       3.5.4. Planning of Actions

3.6. Inspection of Structures

       3.6.1. Routine Inspections
       3.6.2. General Major Inspections
       3.6.3. Detailed Major Inspections
       3.6.4. Special Inspections

3.7. Structural Maintenance

       3.7.1. Ordinary Maintenance
       3.7.2. Renovation Operations
       3.7.3. Rehabilitation
       3.7.4. Reinforcements

3.8. Singular Maintenance Actions

       3.8.1. Expansion Joints
       3.8.2. Support
       3.8.3. Concrete Walls
       3.8.4. Adequacy of Containment Systems

3.9. Singular Structures

       3.9.1. By Design  
       3.9.2. For its Light
       3.9.3. For its Materials

3.10. The Value of Structures

        3.10.1. Asset Management
        3.10.2. Collapse. Unavailability Costs
        3.10.3. Equity Value

Module 4. Other highway elements 

4.1. Vertical Signage

       4.1.1. Types of Vertical Signage
       4.1.2. Inspections
       4.1.3. Performance

4.2. Horizontal Signage

       4.2.1. Types of Road Markings
       4.2.2. Auscultation
       4.2.3. Performance

4.3. Beacons, Traffic Islets and Curbs

       4.3.1. Types of Beacons
       4.3.2. Inspections
       4.3.3. Performance

4.4. Containment Systems

       4.4.1. Types of Containment Systems
       4.4.2. Inspections
       4.4.3. Performance

4.5. Enclosures

       4.5.1. Components.
       4.5.2. Inventory and Inspection
       4.5.3. Maintenance

4.6. Drainages

       4.6.1. Drainage Elements
       4.6.2. Inventory and Inspection
       4.6.3. Maintenance

4.7. Slopes and Vegetation

       4.7.1. Slope Protection Systems
       4.7.2. Inventory and Inspection
       4.7.3. Maintenance

4.8. Level Crossings

       4.8.1. Road-FFCC
       4.8.2. Road-Airport
       4.8.3. Road–Bike Lane

4.9. RRLL Prevention

       4.9.1. Industry Idiosyncrasy
       4.9.2. Good Practices
       4.9.3. The Importance of Training
       4.9.4. Technology at the Service of Sustainability

4.10. The Lifecycle

       4.10.1. Construction and Start-Up
       4.10.2. Maintenance and Operation
       4.10.3. End of Useful Life

This ##UNIVERSIDAD_SIGLAS## ##ESTUDIO## in ##TITULO##will make you stand out professionally, boosting your career path towards excellence in the sector"