University of Guelph
Deals with the principles of good management of bridges and culverts, and outlines the need for routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and proper signage of structures.
Course Content
• Types of bridges
• Terminology and structure components
• Bridge and culvert inspection
• General housekeeping
• Concrete bridge and culvert maintenance
• Concrete deck rehabilitation
• Steel bridge and metal culvert maintenance
• Load limit posting and vertical clearance
• Deck joints and bearings
• Timber bridges
• Soil steel culvert installation and construction
• Precast concrete culvert installation and construction
• Field trip inspections of various structures
• Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM)
Who Should Attend
Supervisors, general forepersons and other personnel involved in resolving problems associated with existing municipal bridges and culverts.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by: