RedVector
RV-10804AW
Fundamentals of Asphalt Pavement Design
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe structure of asphalt concrete pavement systems.
- Describe the characteristics of asphalt concrete materials and the properties of asphalt pavements.
- Recognize asphalt pavement construction methods and equipment.
- Identify asphalt pavement distresses and defects.
- Calculate and evaluate asphalt concrete mix volumetrics
- Describe the process for asphalt mix design methods.
- Recognize asphalt pavement structural design methodologies.
- Perform design calculations using the AASHTO method to determine layer thicknesses.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE

Kwabena Ofosu currently serves as Community Development Engineer in Titusville, Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Engineering Mechanics, and computer applications for engineers. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, in Ghana. He earned his Master’s degree and PhD, both in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. His research areas include bridge engineering, transportation asset management, and artificial intelligence.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Geologist (General)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
FL - Contractor, Certified (General - 0611434)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0611434)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0611434)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0611434)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Engineer (General - 0000272)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
FL - Home Inspector (General - 0611434)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KS - Geologist (General)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Geoscientist, Professional (Technical)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Geoscientist (General)
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Geologist (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.
NY - Geologist (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Geologist (General)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Geologist (General)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
TX - Geoscientist (General)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Institute of Professional Geologists - AIPG - Member (General)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia - Residential Builder (General)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Geoscientist (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)