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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The Center for Continuing Professional Programs at the Civil Engineering Institute has launched two new continuing education programs for specialists in the field of road construction and operation: "Recycling Technology for Application in Road Construction and Reconstruction" and "Roads."
For the Institute of Civil Engineering, these programs are particularly important due to the cooperation agreement signed between the Russian Ministry of Transport and SPbPU on October 10, 2025, in Moscow. Thanks to this partnership, the Institute of Civil Engineering opened a Research and Educational Center for Road Pavement Modeling, headed by Professors Albert Bashkarev and Yuri Lazarev.
The "Recycling Technology for Application in Road Construction and Reconstruction" program was developed for specialists from Rusal Holding companies. The course covers modern recycling technologies used in road construction, reconstruction, and repair. It also covers legal and technical regulations in the road industry, the organization of construction and repair work, as well as the causes of road pavement deterioration and ways to improve their durability.
Students study the classification and types of recycling technologies, the specifics of cold recycling, the criteria for selecting a technology and selecting a mixture composition, and the limitations of using these technologies.
The program places special emphasis on the design of highways using recycling technology. It covers engineering surveys, calculations and design of road pavement structures, and the specifics of project implementation in confined spaces. The course also covers construction and installation technologies, the machinery and equipment used, logistics, quality control, technical supervision, and recycling process planning.
The final stage of training involves studying the feasibility study of recycling technologies, calculating estimates and work volumes, and analyzing the advantages of cold recycling technology and the practical implementation thereof.
The "Motor Roads" program is aimed at developing and enhancing the professional competencies of specialists in the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of various types of roads. The training focuses on developing a theoretical foundation and acquiring practical skills to effectively organize work at all stages of the road infrastructure lifecycle. Currently, employees of the organizations "Road Expertise" LLC, "Gazpromneft-Industrial Innovations" LLC, "ABZ-Dorstroy" JSC, and "ABZ-1" JSC are undergoing training in the program.
The program was developed and is being implemented by leading faculty from the Institute of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction (ISI) under the leadership of Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Institute of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction (ISIPC).
The graduate's qualifications include the ability to professionally develop highway projects, manage construction and repair work, conduct diagnostics of the condition of road structures, and develop and propose effective measures to improve their operational reliability and service life.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to address complex challenges in developing transport and road infrastructure that ensures the comfort and safety of road users.
Upon completion of the training, students will receive a diploma of professional retraining and the assignment of the appropriate qualification.
"We have created an effective platform for studying modern trends and materials for extending the service life of road surfaces and foundations, as well as technological transformations and innovations in road construction. I am confident that the issues being explored will contribute to improving the efficiency of leading companies and organizations in the industry," noted Yuri Lazarev.
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