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Course:

Introduction to the Box Culvert Design Process

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400812

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Highway Design
Hydraulics and Hydrology



Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
Culvert Project Process
• Hydraulic and Hydraulic Investigation
• Environmental Investigation
• Geotechnical Investigation
• Utility Investigation
• Right-of-Way Investigation

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the global process for concrete box culvert design
including coordination between various disciplines and permitting
agencies.
2. Understand how decisions by or design constraints of one discipline
can change the options of the other disciplines.
3. Identify the best design solution to real-world situations.
4. Understand culvert limitations and when a bridge may be required.
5. Choose appropriate culvert end conditions (skewed vs. squared).
6. Understand the different design requirements in laying out a precast
culvert or a cast-in-place culvert.
7. Understand the different design requirements of “at grade” or “under
fill” culverts.
8. Select appropriate combinations of guide rail, headwalls, and
barriers above culvert.
9. Utilize methods that allow thinner culvert top slabs for at-grade
culverts.
10. Choose site appropriate culvert inlets.
11. Compile preliminary and final documentation.

Teaching Method:
Instructor Led Lecture

Target Audience:
Bridge and Roadway Designers and Managers

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


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PennDOT:
7.00
06/24/15
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Paul Brandl
Phone:
717-214-8746
Email:
pbrandl@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
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By Kate Kohan/PennDOT
On 06/24/15 At 10:30 AM
By Kate Kohan/PennDOT
On 06/24/15 At 10:31 AM