BRIDGE INSPECTION REFRESHER TRAINING

DESCRIPTION:

This course is based on the updated "Bridge Inspector's Training Manual 90." The training provides a review of the National Bridge Inventory (NBI) inspection method and includes discussions on structure inventory items, structure types, and the appropriate codes for Federal Structure, Inventory and Appraisal reporting. The case study-oriented program will employ the host agency's inspection forms to emphasize proper condition and appraisal ratings, and includes discussions on fatigue and fracture critical member inspections, and scour and waterway inspection procedures

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Review of Structure Inventory Items (SI&A Sheet)
• Review NBI Coding Rating Guidelines (Article 14.2, Manual 90)
• Conditioning Coding Exercise
• Bridge Load Rating and Analysis (Article 3.6, Manual 90)
• Fatigue and FCM Inspections (Chapter 18, Manual 90)
• Structure Type Identification
• Scour & Waterway Inspection (Chapter 13, Manual 90, handout)
• Review Inspector's Responsibilities and Duties

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Federal, State, and local highway agency employees and private sector employees involved in inspecting bridges or in charge of bridge inspection units. Participants must have (1) completed NHI Course No. 13055 -- Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, or (2) meet the criteria for a bridge inspector under the State's procedures or requirements.

WHEN: Nov. 15-17, 2000

WHERE:

TIME: 8:00 - 4:30

COST: FREE!

CONTACT: Juli Kobayashi at 956-9006, 956-8851 (FAX) or juli@eng.hawaii.edu

Deadline to register is Wednesday, Nov 1, 2000

*NOTE: Attendance is limited to 30 participants so please register early