Bridge Maintenance of Superstructures: FHWA
Credits: 5 PDH
PDH Course Description:
The Bridge Maintenance Training Reference Manual was developed to serve as part of a Federal Highway Administration training course. The objectives of the training are to 1) provide instructions in bridge maintenance and repair procedures, 2) provide an overview of general management techniques useful to a bridge maintenance supervisor or technician, 3) improve work-site safety, and 4) acquaint bridge maintenance personnel with the purpose and function of bridge management systems. The present course is based on Chapter XI (Superstructure Maintenance Procedures) of the manual, and discusses procedures related to maintenance of bridge superstructures.Topics:
- Jacking tips before attempting to lift the superstructure
- Jacking the superstructure
- Installation of a carrier beam
- Sliding plate bearing maintenance.
- Roller bearing maintenance
- Rocker bearing maintenance
- Pin and hanger bearing maintenance
- Elastomeric bearing maintenance
- Pot bearing maintenance
- Proper position for bearings
- Resetting or rehabilitating bearings
- Elevating bearings to increase vertical clearance
- Repair of damaged reinforced concrete beams
- Repair of damaged concrete beam ends
- Strengthening concrete beams with fiber reinforced polymers strips for flexure
- Strengthening concrete beam with reinforcing steel for shear
- Repair of damaged prestressed concrete beams, steel beams, and timber beams
- Maintenance and repair of steel trusses
- Repair of tension members
- Replacement of compression members
- Repair of damaged truss members
- Increasing the vertical clearance by modifying the portal bracing
- Heat straightening of damaged truss members
- Paint systems for spot painting
- Preparation of the surface
- Spot painting guidelines
- Care and storage of paint
- Inspection of painting
- Defects in paint
- Weathering steel
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course:(must be logged into your user account)
2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course
Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: primarily for civil, construction, and structural engineers, and would be of particular interest to consulting engineers or to engineers serving in government organizations concerned with the maintenance of bridges.
Publication Source: US DOT (Federal Highway Administration)
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: primarily for civil, construction, and structural engineers, and would be of particular interest to consulting engineers or to engineers serving in government organizations concerned with the maintenance of bridges.
Publication Source: US DOT (Federal Highway Administration)
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)