
Course:	Bridge Automated Design and Drafting (BRADD) Software Training Workshop
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400060

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Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD)
Structural Design

Class Schedule

No Offerings Are Currently Scheduled
Determining when and how this course is provided is based on level of interest, availability of PennDOT instructors, and other factors.

General Information

Summary:	This workshop is an introduction to and an overview of PennDOT's Bridge Automated Design and Drafting (BRADD) software presented by a review and discussion of the following topics: * Purpose * Functions and Features * Input Selection and Menu Entry * Performing a Design and Reviewing the Output * Design Drawing Generation * Available Documentation * On-Line Help * Available Websites and Electronic Mailings The workshop is divided into ten sections with a hands-on exercise for each section. The sections and exercises build upon one another providing an opportunity to input data and eventually complete a bridge design using BRADD. An open free-form question and answer session is provided at the end of the workshop to allow the users to ask any questions not addressed in the workshop or to seek help with any existing bridge projects that are using BRADD.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to: * Identify required inputs for the BRADD software * Locate in the BRADD User Manual the description of the methods of solution used by the BRADD software, including assumptions and limitations * Locate and review output from the BRADD software * Locate in the BRADD User Manual the description of the error and warning messages to help resolve BRADD software error and warning messages
Outline:	BRADD Training Workshop Agenda - 2014.pdf
Teaching Method:	Classroom style using laptop computers.
Prerequisites:	Experience in the design and drafting of one or more of the following bridge elements: P/S Beams, Steel Girders, Elastomeric Bearing Pads and Reinforced Concrete Abutment and Wing Walls. Experience in the use of one or more the PennDOT LRFD Programs used to design these bridge elements is recommended but not required.
Target Audience:	Both PennDOT and consultants who are experienced bridge engineers, designers, and drafters.

Final Exam:	No

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After	CEUs	Classes After	PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:					15.00	02/22/18

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:	717-787-7057
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.

Created	Last Modified
By Judy Bortz/PennDOT On 08/01/11 At 11:09 AM	By Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT On 02/22/18 At 09:31 AM