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Bridge Inspections, Repairs & MaintenanceThe comprehensive 2-day course will examine various types of bridge inspections, methods of defect treatments ranging from simple repairs to large rehabilitation, the use of different materials & emergency bridging with available resources |
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Course Objectives
Key Learning Outcomes
- Review the various types of bridge structural inspections currently undertaken
- Examine the use of Routine Bridge Inspections regarding content and frequency
- The detailed inspection process and the value to a road authority
- The different types of Level 3 "in depth" inspections and where these are relevant
- Development of "Project Hand Over" inspections so that the maintenance organisation is not inheriting a "lemon"
- Structural inspections of other items such as sign gantries, retaining walls and noise walls
- The common problems that are associated with particular materials such as timber, concrete, steel, and masonry
- OH&S and environmental controls that affect treatment methodology
About the Course
This course provides attendees with a fundamental grounding in the
key areas of bridge inspection and maintenance as it applies today.
The course begins with an introduction to inspections before examining
each type of inspection in detail. It is proposed to revisit some of the old
traditional practices and see how they have changed over the years.
Many new engineers are missing out on some of the basics before
launching into semi management roles. It is intended that this course
will give an insight into some of these practices.
With large contracts, the standard of finish on works being handed over
is the lament of the maintenance engineer. Participants will benefit
from the Instructors career of experience in bridge projects and
inspections with some success with large Victorian bridge projects.
Emergency bridging an area that has been overlooked in many areas
will also be examined, from incidents such as bush fires, floods and
detours for heavy vehicles. The result has been reinventing the wheel
each time. A session is to be devoted to the various options open to
engineers when an emergency arises.
Who Should Attend
- Structural engineers who are keen to learn the basic skills in bridge maintenance and inspection
- Bridge inspectors and surveillance officers
- Bridge section managers who may have limited experience in the fields of maintenance and project hand over
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