Summary: | This course was updated in 2010 and provides knowledge of elementary concepts in bridge engineering for individuals involved with the inspection of in-service highway bridges. The course covers the purpose of highway bridge inspections and the roles of inspectors through the discussion of common bridge types and materials, material properties, and bridge components as well as details, loadings, stresses, strains, and deterioration of bridge materials and members.
Participants must complete an exam and earn a grade of 70% or better to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion.
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Learning Outcomes: | Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
* Describe the basis for bridge inspection
* Describe the various roles of the bridge inspection team
* Identify common bridge types and major components, primary members, secondary members and features of highway bridges
* Name the common materials used in bridges
* Describe the basic properties, strengths, and weaknesses of each material
* Describe basic engineering concepts
* Describe standard highway bridge loadings
* Describe the types, signs, and causes of structural distress
* Identify other features associated with bridges
* Name protective measures required to mitigate hazards
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Teaching Method: | Instructor led
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This is Prerequisite For: | This course is a prerequisite for PennDOTs Bridge Safety Inspector Certification Course. Other options to meet the prerequisite requirement are: 1) successfully complete web-based training and assessment offered by NHI (course #130101) or 2) for those with engineering backgrounds or prior knowledge and experience in the field of bridge inspection, test-out through a web-based assessment offered by NHI (course #130101A).
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Target Audience: | This course is designed for federal, state, and local technicians and inspectors who have limited experience with the inspection of in-service highway bridges. Engineers without bridge experience or those who need a refresher in basic bridge design concepts will also benefit from the course.
The level of training provided in this course is basic.
Visit the National Highway Institute (NHI) website at: www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov for further information about this course or the pre-requisite options.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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