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Course:

Introduction to Element Level Bridge Inspection

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400726

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Structural Inspection



Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
All training version are based on the "AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection" and provides introductory training on element level inspection of in-service highway bridges.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
A. Explain the following terms:
• Component vs. Element vs. Safety Inspection Data
• Elements (NBE, BME, ADE)
• Element Environments
• Element Condition States
• Element Defects
• Structures and Structure Units
B. Explain the rules and conventions for identifying and quantifying elements
C. Interpret condition state language
D. Review as-built plans to identify bridge elements and determine appropriate units and
quantities for elements
E. Interpret condition state language based on visual observations and quantify and record
observations
F. Explain why bridge management is important
G. Explain how element level data supports bridge management
H. Identify areas of inconsistency and/or differing interpretations
I. Suggest areas for clarification or further guidance

Outline:
Intro to Element Level Bridge Inspection.pdf

Target Audience:
Federal, State, and local highway agency employees, and consultants involved in inspecting bridges or in charge of a bridge inspection unit. A background in bridge engineering and/or bridge inspection is recommended.

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
15.50
02/12/14
 

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:
Virginia Lawson
Phone:
(717) 346-1375
Email:
vilawson@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 Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT
On 02/12/14 At 07:43 AM
By Virginia Lawson/PennDOT
On 05/21/15 At 09:03 AM