Description

This is a series of 6 courses combined into a single course. Learners may choose to complete courses most relevant to them.

The entire series takes approximately 15.5 hours to complete. This course can be taken at your own pace. There is a final assessment at the end of each module, which you need to pass with a score of 70% or higher. A final certificate may be accessed and printed after passing each module assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Upon completion of this series, participants will have fundamental expertise at putting together a GRS-IBS structure. 

Courses/modules 1 and 2 contain beginner information for anyone interested in a GRS-IBS project.

Courses/modules 3, 4, and 5 benefit positions that work closely with GRS-IBS design specifics.

Course/module 6 is ideal for engineers and designers with advanced math skills. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GRS-IBS (2 HOURS)

• Define GRS-IBS
• List reasons for implementing GRS-IBS projects
• Describe examples of GRS-IBS implementations
• Summarize the nine GRS-IBS project design steps
• List key project documents to collect and prepare prior to construction
• Describe pre-construction site preparation activities
• List key construction elements of GRS-IBS projects
• Describe the importance of final inspection

COURSE MODULE 2: GEOTECHNICAL SITE CHARACTERIZATION (2 HOURS)

• Explain how the application of site characterization varies depending on the project
• List types of data collected during a desktop study
• Describe the objectives of site reconnaissance activities 
• Explain the subsurface investigation process, including both personnel and methods involved
• List sampling methods related to geotechnical investigations
• Describe key in-situ testing methods used for geotechnical investigations
• List laboratory tests used for geotechnical investigations

COURSE MODULE 3: BRIDGE HYDRAULIC DESIGN (1.5 HOURS)

• List the ingredients that go into a concrete mix
• Explain the factors that affect the types and proportions of ingredients used in a given concrete mix
• Describe why strength and durability are crucial for the longevity of concrete
• Explain how freeze-thaw cycles affect concrete
• Describe the important of the water-cement ratio in terms of concrete placement

COURSE MODULE 4: GRS-IBS DESIGN USING LRFD (3 HOURS)

• List the ingredients that go into a concrete mix
• Explain the factors that affect the types and proportions of ingredients used in a given concrete mix
• Describe why strength and durability are crucial for the longevity of concrete
• Explain how freeze-thaw cycles affect concrete
• Describe the important of the water-cement ratio in terms of concrete placement

COURSE MODULE 5: GRS-IBS PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSPECTION (2.5 HOURS)

• List the ingredients that go into a concrete mix
• Explain the factors that affect the types and proportions of ingredients used in a given concrete mix
• Describe why strength and durability are crucial for the longevity of concrete
• Explain how freeze-thaw cycles affect concrete
• Describe the important of the water-cement ratio in terms of concrete placement

COURSE MODULE 6: PROJECT DESIGN ANALYSIS (4 HOURS)

• List the ingredients that go into a concrete mix
• Explain the factors that affect the types and proportions of ingredients used in a given concrete mix
• Describe why strength and durability are crucial for the longevity of concrete
• Explain how freeze-thaw cycles affect concrete
• Describe the important of the water-cement ratio in terms of concrete placement