Summary: | Course participants will acquire hands-on experience in the design of bridge substructure elements, deep and shallow foundations, earth retaining structures and culverts, in accordance with the AASHTO specifications.
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Learning Outcomes: | Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the limit states and compute the design loads for various bridge abutment and retaining walls, piers, culverts, and foundations.
- Apply LRFD criteria to design various bridge abutment and retaining walls, piers, culverts, and foundations.
- Integrate the LRFD specification provisions into the host agency's current practice for the design of foundations and retaining walls.
- Integrate the geotechnical and structural LRFD design processes for various bridge abutment and retaining walls, piers, culverts, and foundations.
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Target Audience: | Bridge and geotechnical journeymen or mid-level design engineers with 0-5 years of experience are the primary target audience. However, the likely audience is expected to be a blend of entry-level designers with college LRFD experience, experienced Load Factor Design (LFD) designers with no LRFD experience, and experienced LFD designers with minimal LRFD experience.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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