Bridge Inspection Part 3 TSYH 3575

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

Module 17 - Introduction to Bridge Inspection

• Describe the responsibility (within government), for bridge inspections.
• Describe the responsibilities of the bridge inspector.
• Describe the two types of bridge inspections and the frequency for each.
• Describe the three steps of the inspection process.
• Describe the safety considerations applicable to bridge inspections.
• List common inspection tools.

Module 18 - The Inspection Reporting System

• Describe how the information on the bridge inspection form is used.
• Explain when field notes are required and describe the information that should be included.
• Describe what photographs should be taken during a bridge inspection.
• Complete a Bridge Inspection Form.

Module 19 - Common Bridge Materials

• List the three most common materials used to construct bridges.
• Describe the physical and mechanical properties of each material.
• Describe the types of deterioration associated with each material.
• Describe the most commonly used protective systems for each material.

Module 20 -- Inspection of Waterways

• Describe the principal types of steam channels.
• Define the terms 'Hydraulic Opening' and 'Freeboard.'
• List common materials or techniques used to stabilize the banks of waterways.
• Describe the necessary steps to prepare for a waterway inspection.
• Describe the general procedure for inspecting a waterway.
• Inspect and rate the condition of waterway components.

Module 21 - Inspection of Substructures

• Describe the physical characteristics of each common type of substructure.
• List the ways in which substructure materials deteriorate.
• Describe the types of movement that can affect a substructure.
• Describe the general procedure for the inspection of a substructure.
• Inspect and rate the condition of a substructure.

Module 22 - Inspection of Bearings

• Describe the characteristics of each common type of bridge bearing.
• Describe what to look for when inspecting each bearing type.
• Inspect and rate the condition of bearings in a bridge.

Module 23 - Inspection of Timber Superstructures

• Describe the various types of beam/stringer timber superstructures.
• Explain the differences between timber though trusses, pony trusses and deck trusses.
• Describe the main components of a timber truss.
• Describe what to look for when inspecting timber beam/stringer or truss superstructures.
• Inspect and rate the condition of timber superstructures.

Module 24 - Inspection of Concrete Superstructure

• Describe the various types of reinforced concrete superstructures.
• Describe the various types of prestressed concrete superstructures.
• Describe the defects and the types of deterioration common to concrete superstructures.
• Describe the inspection procedure applicable to each type of concrete superstructure.
• Inspect and rate the condition of concrete superstructures.

Module 25 -- Inspection of Steel Superstructures

• Describe the various common types of steel superstructures.
• Describe the defects and types of deterioration common to steel superstructures.
• Describe the inspection procedure applicable to each type of steel superstructure.
• Inspect and rate the condition of steel superstructures.

Module 26 - Inspection of Bridge Decks & Approaches

• Describe the common types of timber, concrete and steel bridge decks
• Describe the various railing systems, curbs, wearing surfaces, and drainage systems used on timber, concrete and steel decks.
• Describe the problems that affect deck joints.
• Describe the procedures for inspecting signage and lighting, roadway approaches and roadway flares.
• Inspect and rate the condition of bridge decks and approaches.

Effective as of Fall 2003

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