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Course:	ABLRFD Program Training
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400010

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General Information

Summary:	This course provides an introduction to the operation and logic of PennDOT's ABLRFD software used for bridge abutment and retaining wall analysis and design. Course content includes overviews of the ABLRFD program, and pertinent design code provisions in the AASHTO and Design Manual Part 4 specifications. The calculation and selection of ABLRFD program input parameters, a discussion of the method of solution of key items, the interpretation of the resulting program output, and assessment of the suitability of designed elements are illustrated through example problems. Participants will be provided or will be given access to a hand calculation documenting program output. Software use will be demonstrated on example applications.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of this course, a participant will be able to: • List the abutment/retaining wall types and code methodologies covered by the program • Calculate the various loadings applied to abutments and retaining walls; • Understand the criteria used for calculating bearing pressure and pile loads; • Identify the critical locations for moment and shear in the stem and footing and understand how ABLRFD calculates loads about the critical locations; • Interpret and understand program output results as they relate to specification checks, performance ratios, adequacy for strength and serviceability requirements, and practical application to abutment design and detailing. (Revised August 2008)
Target Audience:	This course intended for designers with a minimal level of abutment and retaining wall experience.

Special Materials:	Bring a calculator.
Final Exam:	Yes

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After		CEUs	Classes After		PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:							15.00	12/07/10

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:	Shannon Bilger
Phone:	(717) 705-4171
Email:	sbilger@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 Steve A Davis/PennDOT On 03/14/06 At 08:07 AM	By Jonie L Buggy/PennDOT On 10/26/21 At 08:49 AM