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Course:

PSLRFD Design Program Training

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General Information

Summary:
Upon successful completion of this course, a participant will be able to:
This course presents the PENNDOT PSLRFD Design Program Version 2.0 method of solution for selected areas of five pre-stressed beam examples. THIS COURSE DOES NOT TEACH THE ATTENDEE THE MECHANICS OF THE PROGRAM. THIS IS NOT A HANDS-ON COMPUTER COURSE.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, an attendee will be able to:
-complete sample problems in the design mode consisting of: (1) a 40-foot, single-span, adjacent box beam bridge, and (2) a 50-foot/95-foot/55-foot three-span, continuous spread box beam bridge;
-complete sample problems in the analysis mode consisting of: (1) a 138-foot, single-span I-beam bridge, (2) a 96-foot/108-foot two-span, continuous I-beam bridge, and (3) an 88-foot single-span, spread box beam bridge;
-recognize differences in LFD and LRFD design processes relative to AASHTO and DM-4 LRFD pre-stress design specifications; and
-identify the PENNDOT PSLRFD Design Program Version 2.0 method of solution for the previously-mentioned selected process areas that are commonly misunderstood.

Prerequisites:
A basic understanding on how to maneuver in the PSLRFD Design Program, and a working knowledge of bridge engineering design and analysis

Target Audience:
Bridge design engineers with a working knowledge of the PSLRFD Design Program mechanics. This course is not designed for Civil Engineer Trainees.

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits



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:
Jonie L Buggy
Phone:
(717) 409-3993
Email:
jbuggyz@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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