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Course:

Bridge Deck Cracking: Effects on In-Service Performance, Prevention, and Remediation

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400817

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Structural Design
Structural Inspection



Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
• To identify the causes of early-age deck cracking in concrete bridge decks
• To provide recommendations for effective prevention of early-age deck cracking
• To assess the effects of cracks on durability and performance of bridge decks
• To identify the most cost-effective remediation practices and optimum time to remediate

Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the primary causes of deck cracking such as shrinkage, and how to reduce/minimize shrinkage.
• Learn how to use the Deck Performance Database whereby the deck cracking metric is used to track deck cracking and determine what methods are successful in reducing cracking
• Learn how to perform a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to determine the most cost-effective methods of remediation.

Teaching Method:
Webinar

Prerequisites:
None

This is Prerequisite For:
n/a

Target Audience:
Designers, Constructors, Materials Expert, Researchers, Asset Manager

Special Materials:
n/a

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
2.00
 

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:
Teresa Thompson
Phone:
717-346-9564
Email:
terthompso@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 Leah M Stoneroad/PennDOT
On 07/14/15 At 09:28 AM
By Leah M Stoneroad/PennDOT
On 07/15/15 At 09:26 AM