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  • Construction Methods and Materials: Heavy Construction

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Heavy construction refers to the type of construction in which large bulks of materials (over 5 inches thick) and extra heavy structural members are used, such as steel, timber, concrete, or a combination of these materials. Heavy construction includes the construction of bridges, shoring operations, waterfront structures, and steel frame structures.

    This course describes equipment, terminology, and techniques of heavy construction and explains the methods of constructing heavy timber structures and waterfront structures.

    Topics:

    • Bridge Construction Methods
    • Bridge Components and Terminology
    • Types of Modular Bridges
    • Shoring Excavation
    • Pile Construction Methods
    • Pile Driving Equipment
    • Pile Types
    • Pile Extraction Methods and Equipment
    • Waterfront Structures and Terminology
    • Timber Fasteners and Connectors
    • Steel Frame Structures
    • Construction Materials: Concrete, Steel, Timber

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
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    (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.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Civil, Construction, Facilities, Architectural, Transportation, and other engineers whose job description requires a basic knowledge of heavy construction methodology and terminology.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE
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