MDOT Bridge Construction/Rehabilitation/Paint Inspection Course & Structural Steel Bolting/Welding Training/Geotechnical Construction Inspection

Description

The Bridge Construction Inspection portion of this course is intended to educate field staff on the proper inspection techniques and best practices associated with bridge deck construction. Topics include: Overview of Structures and Terminology, Inspection Forms, Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, Forming, Concrete Placement, Pour Sequencing, Haunch Grades, Beam Erection and Reinforcing Steel, Cure Requirements, Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting. The Bridge Rehabilitation Inspection portion of this course is intended to improve comprehension of basic terminology, best practices, and interpretation of MDOT’s Standard Specifications related to bridge rehabilitation. Topics include: Bridge Scoping, Standard Specifications, Foundation and Substructure best practices, Substructure Patching, Beam Repair (Concrete, Steel, Pin and Hanger), Deck Patching, Deep and Shallow Overlays, Epoxy Overlays, Expansion Joints, Deck Removal, Pressure Relief Joints, Pour Sequences and Setting Haunch Grades. 

The Bridge Paint portion of the course is designed to prepare attendees for the inspection of bridge painting projects. It covers corrosion, paint systems, paint equipment, surface preparation, field cleaning and coating, inspection procedures and equipment, documentation and reports, environmental regulations concerning removal of lead paint, and specifications for bridge cleaning and coating.

The course includes Structural Steel Bolting and Structural Steel Welding providing basic definitions and concepts, materials and specifications, and procedures for these connections. The intent of these portions of the course is to assist engineers and technicians to design, install, and inspect bolted and welded connections to meet current specifications.

Additionally, the course now includes Geotechnical Construction Inspection providing practical knowledge and standard industry practices for the inspection of geotechnical construction including Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS), Deep foundations, and Piling, Retained Earth, includes Part Width Construction, Cofferdams, MSE Walls, and Soldier Pile Walls, Light Weight Fills, and Counterscour Measures.

Specific times:

March 1, 2027  12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

March 2 - 4, 2027 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

March 5, 2027 8:00 a.m. - Noon

ADA/reasonable accommodation request:

Accommodations can be made for persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for participation. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers or readers are available upon request. Contact Orlando Curry at 517-335-4381 or complete Form 2658 for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting requests. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative but accommodations may not be guaranteed.