Bridge Maintenance Training âOpportunitiesâ
Bridge Maintenance Training “Opportunities”
Pete Weykamp
Introduction
Why is bridge maintenance training necessary?
What kind of bridge maintenance training is available?
How is bridge maintenance training curriculum developed and delivered?
Objectives
• Coordinate training needs with Partners. • Form a collective voice for training needs. • Develop and share curriculum to meet training needs.
Objectives - continued
What kind of training is needed? ◦ Skills ◦ Safety ◦ Knowledge Materials
Find training that fits ◦ Needs Gaps in Skills
◦ Costs ◦ Logistics
FHWA
NHI ◦ Instructor-led Training Bridge Maintenance Training Instructor led
◦ Web-based training Available 24/7 1- 3 hours on computer
Establishing a Bridge Preservation Program Performance-based Management of Highway Bridges Bridge Preservation Fundamentals Bridge Management Fundamentals Communication Strategies for Bridge Preservation NDE for Concrete Bridge Elements NDE for Steel Bridge Elements ND Evaluation Fundamentals for Bridge Inspection Concrete Series ◦ $50 per computer Plan Reading: Bridge Plans Plan Reading: Traffic Control Plans ◦ $25 per computer Intro to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Fundamentals of Bridge Maintenance Free
FHWA - continued
NCHRP ◦ Research Results Maintenance of Small Movement Joints Spot Painting to Extend Highway Bridge Coating Life
Implementation ◦ Guides Pocket Guides
◦ Webinars ◦ Presentations ◦ Newsletters
FHWA - continued Page from: NCHRP 12-100 Guide for Maintaining Small Movement Joints
FHWA - continued
Local Technical Assistance Program - LTAP ◦ County, Towns, & Cities
Training for crews is done locally Annual statewide conference
Good program Limited bridge maintenance curriculum
Focus is on Managing, S & I, Pavements Hard to reach so many NACE – 3,142 counties in the USA. 254 in Tx, 3 in De BM Parterships TSP2
FHWA - continued LTAP (NY) Road Master Course List
Asphalt Paving Principles
Complete Streets
Highway Department's Legal Liabilities
Local Roads Done Right
Pavement Maintenance
Powers and Duties
Road Safety Fundamentals
Roadway and Roadside Drainage
Running your Highway Department
Snow and Ice Control Operations
Stormwater Management
Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings
Work Zone Traffic Control
AASHTO
NCPP – TSP2 ◦ Portal BM Training Shared by Partners Relevant Research
◦ Meetings Presentations Conference calls
◦ National presence
AASHTO - continued
TSP2 ◦ Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies ◦ ILT - Tailored modules Performance Management How Do You Know You Have a Good Strategy? What the numbers mean and how to use them
Spot Painting Maintenance Painting to Protect Steel Superstructures
Small Movement Joints Need, Types, Sizing, Installation, Repair, Replacement & Maintenance
Bridge Preservation Options & Work Plan Workshop Building a Bridge Maintenance Program
Concrete Repair
AASHTO - continued
Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council ◦ TC3 MISSION
- Develop, maintain, and
provide effective access for a quality training curriculum to enhance the competency of the nation’s transportation technical workforce, with the focus on construction, maintenance, and materials.
◦ Available to locals ◦ Lowest Course Cost $50 - $75 - some free Bolted connections Basic construction surveying Plan reading
◦ Publications ◦ Lots of courses on pavements
Other Partners
Home-schooling
Mn DOT Bridge Maintenance Academy http://www.dot.state.mn.us/onlinelearning/bridge/glandrepair/
Maine DOT Bridge Maintenance College NY Thruway
◦ Retired/Part time BOCES Ex-DOT
Vendors Brown-bag Lunches Demonstrations Shop & Field Demos
◦ Real repair work
Vendors - continued
Wrap-up
Training needs are not being met. ◦ Forecasted need for skilled workers
Increase focus on developing worker skills and knowledge. ◦ Relevant material is in short supply
Identify potential methods and partners to coordinate development and delivery to meet training needs.
Assessment and Evaluation
Name some of the Partners the BM community could collaborate with to develop and deliver relevant training to BM crews.
What training needs do have?
What training materials do you have to share?
THANK YOU
Peter Weykamp, P.E. [email protected]
Pete Weykamp
Introduction
Why is bridge maintenance training necessary?
What kind of bridge maintenance training is available?
How is bridge maintenance training curriculum developed and delivered?
Objectives
• Coordinate training needs with Partners. • Form a collective voice for training needs. • Develop and share curriculum to meet training needs.
Objectives - continued
What kind of training is needed? ◦ Skills ◦ Safety ◦ Knowledge Materials
Find training that fits ◦ Needs Gaps in Skills
◦ Costs ◦ Logistics
FHWA
NHI ◦ Instructor-led Training Bridge Maintenance Training Instructor led
◦ Web-based training Available 24/7 1- 3 hours on computer
Establishing a Bridge Preservation Program Performance-based Management of Highway Bridges Bridge Preservation Fundamentals Bridge Management Fundamentals Communication Strategies for Bridge Preservation NDE for Concrete Bridge Elements NDE for Steel Bridge Elements ND Evaluation Fundamentals for Bridge Inspection Concrete Series ◦ $50 per computer Plan Reading: Bridge Plans Plan Reading: Traffic Control Plans ◦ $25 per computer Intro to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Fundamentals of Bridge Maintenance Free
FHWA - continued
NCHRP ◦ Research Results Maintenance of Small Movement Joints Spot Painting to Extend Highway Bridge Coating Life
Implementation ◦ Guides Pocket Guides
◦ Webinars ◦ Presentations ◦ Newsletters
FHWA - continued Page from: NCHRP 12-100 Guide for Maintaining Small Movement Joints
FHWA - continued
Local Technical Assistance Program - LTAP ◦ County, Towns, & Cities
Training for crews is done locally Annual statewide conference
Good program Limited bridge maintenance curriculum
Focus is on Managing, S & I, Pavements Hard to reach so many NACE – 3,142 counties in the USA. 254 in Tx, 3 in De BM Parterships TSP2
FHWA - continued LTAP (NY) Road Master Course List
Asphalt Paving Principles
Complete Streets
Highway Department's Legal Liabilities
Local Roads Done Right
Pavement Maintenance
Powers and Duties
Road Safety Fundamentals
Roadway and Roadside Drainage
Running your Highway Department
Snow and Ice Control Operations
Stormwater Management
Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings
Work Zone Traffic Control
AASHTO
NCPP – TSP2 ◦ Portal BM Training Shared by Partners Relevant Research
◦ Meetings Presentations Conference calls
◦ National presence
AASHTO - continued
TSP2 ◦ Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies ◦ ILT - Tailored modules Performance Management How Do You Know You Have a Good Strategy? What the numbers mean and how to use them
Spot Painting Maintenance Painting to Protect Steel Superstructures
Small Movement Joints Need, Types, Sizing, Installation, Repair, Replacement & Maintenance
Bridge Preservation Options & Work Plan Workshop Building a Bridge Maintenance Program
Concrete Repair
AASHTO - continued
Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council ◦ TC3 MISSION
- Develop, maintain, and
provide effective access for a quality training curriculum to enhance the competency of the nation’s transportation technical workforce, with the focus on construction, maintenance, and materials.
◦ Available to locals ◦ Lowest Course Cost $50 - $75 - some free Bolted connections Basic construction surveying Plan reading
◦ Publications ◦ Lots of courses on pavements
Other Partners
Home-schooling
Mn DOT Bridge Maintenance Academy http://www.dot.state.mn.us/onlinelearning/bridge/glandrepair/
Maine DOT Bridge Maintenance College NY Thruway
◦ Retired/Part time BOCES Ex-DOT
Vendors Brown-bag Lunches Demonstrations Shop & Field Demos
◦ Real repair work
Vendors - continued
Wrap-up
Training needs are not being met. ◦ Forecasted need for skilled workers
Increase focus on developing worker skills and knowledge. ◦ Relevant material is in short supply
Identify potential methods and partners to coordinate development and delivery to meet training needs.
Assessment and Evaluation
Name some of the Partners the BM community could collaborate with to develop and deliver relevant training to BM crews.
What training needs do have?
What training materials do you have to share?
THANK YOU
Peter Weykamp, P.E. [email protected]
