"This training package has been developed to address the area of asphalt pavement construciton. It includes as an introduction, the identification of some major pavement distresses. It then addresses the major phases of materials, design, production, placement, and compaction, then concludes with a more detailed look at asphalt pavement performance"--Page 1-1.

The manual is intended to provide information for the quality control of hot-mix asphalt pavements. Although emphasis is placed on the duties and responsibilities of asphalt inspectors, good quality control procedures must also involve other personnel who should understand quality control procedures and efficient plant and paving practices. The manual also details all aspects of hot-mix asphalt pavement construction from the initial acceptance of the aggregate and asphalt to the laying and compaction.