Description

The Bridge Deck Construction Inspection portion of this course is intended to educate field staff on the proper inspection techniques and best practices associated with bridge deck construction. Topics include: Overview of Structures and Terminology, Inspection Forms, BOHIM’s and Construction Advisories, Construction Manual, Section 706 of Standard Specifications, Pour Sequencing, Haunch Grades, Beam Erection and Reinforcing Steel, Concrete Pours and Cure Requirements, Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting.

The Bridge Construction/Rehabilitation Construction portion of this course educates field staff on major aspects of bridge construction and rehabilitation. It is intended to improve comprehension of basic terminology, best practices, and interpretation of MDOT’s Standard Specifications related to bridge rehabilitation. Topics include: Bridge Scoping, Standard Specifications, Foundation and Substructure best practices, Construction Advisories and BOHIM’s, Substructure Patching, Beam Repair (Concrete, Steel, Pin and Hanger), Deck Patching, Deep and Shallow Overlays, Epoxy Overlays, Expansion Joints, Deck Removal, Pressure Relief Joints, Pour Sequences and Setting Haunch Grades. 

The Bridge Paint portion of the course is designed to prepare attendees for the inspection of bridge painting projects.  It covers corrosion, paint systems, paint equipment, surface preparation, field cleaning and coating, inspection procedures and equipment, documentation and reports, environmental regulations concerning removal of lead paint, and specifications for bridge cleaning and coating.

Additionally, the course will now include Structural Steel Bolting and Structural Steel Welding providing basic definitions and concepts, materials and specifications, and procedures for these connections. The intent of these portions of the course is to assist engineers and technicians to design, install, and inspect bolted and welded connections to meet current specifications.