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Seminar Title:
Dynamic Shear Rheometer Workshop
Description:
This workshop is ideal for current SmartPave DSR users as well as laboratory personnel using
other DSR models as well as those planning on adding a DSR to their lab in the future.
By the end of this seminar, you will:
• Be aware of the history of the SHRP program and AASHTO T315 test method
• Understand the purpose and content of new asphalt test methods such as MSCR
• Feel comfortable with good laboratory practices for sound DSR measurements
• Know how to prepare your DSR for AMRL certification
Program: See following page
Date: December 02, 2014
Venue: Colorado Department of Transportation
4670 Holly Street
Denver, CO 80216
Language: English
Trainer: Brian Taylor
Costs: Free (including refreshments, lunch, and course materials)
End of registration: November 15, 2014
Contact: Lillianne Hall
Tel: 800-722-7556 ext. 197
Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) Workshop
8:30-8:45A Registration and Welcome
8:45-9:00A Introductions
Morning (9:00A-12N)
• History of SHRP
• AASHTO T315 testing
• MSCR testing
• New test methods
• Additional capabilities of a dynamic shear rheometer
Lunch – provided (12N-1:00P)
Afternoon (1:00P-5:00P)
• Good laboratory practices for DSR measurements
• AMRL inspection preparation
• SmartPave DSR maintenance
• SmartPave DSR temperature calibration
• Anton Paar USA service
• Open discussion – we’d like to hear what you’d like to see in future DSR models and
what DSR manufacturers can do to make your jobs easier
• Break out sessions (choose which you find most beneficial to attend)
o Hands-on in lab (binder lab)
o Advanced research forum (seminar room)
