Norm Plasch – Technical Training Program Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Transportation October 22, 2013

395 John Ireland Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone: 651-366-3301

MnDOT Bridge Maintenance Academy 1

January 13 – 17, 2014 at Shoreview, Minnesota

Co-Sponsors: MnDOT Bridge Office and State Aid Office

Course Dates / Location
January 13 – 17, 2014
Time: Monday: 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Tues.– Fri.: 7:30 a.m.to
4:00 p.m. / MnDOT Training Center
1900 West County Road I
Shoreview, MN 555126 Phone: 651-366-5252

DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive a classroom introduction to the fundamentals required to perform bridge maintenance effectively including bridge mechanics, bridge design concepts, plan reading, concrete, bridge safety and bridge preservation. In addition, a full day tour of bridge construction projects or manufacturing facilities will expose participants to various aspects of bridge maintenance fundamentals.

OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify bridge types, components and elements.
  • Identify the materials, and forces exerted on bridges and other structures.
  • Identify the fundamental information contained within a Bridge Plan.
  • Recognize the basic concepts and applications for concrete.
  • Realize the hazards associated with bridge maintenance activities.
  • Identify temporary traffic control usage in bridge maintenance.
  • Recognize the value and concept of Bridge Preservation.
  • Recognize basic symptoms and causes of bridge deterioration.
  • Identify Preventive and Reactive Maintenance activities associated with various bridge components and elements.

AUDIENCE: The primary audience for this course includes Bridge Maintenance Employees

with less than 5 years of experience.

To Register: Complete the registration form that follows on page 2 and mail it inwith a check payment to Norm Plasch, MnDOT

The registration deadline for this class is Wednesday, December18, 2013.

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TO ENROLL:

Complete the registration form via your computer and mail form and check payment to:

Norm Plasch at Mn/DOT, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, Mail Stop 672, St. Paul, MN 55155

Checks are to be made payable to the Commissioner of Transportation.

Please note that the registration deadline for this class is Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

CLASS FEE:$75.00

TO CANCEL: Email cancellation notice to

All cancellations must bemade 7 days prior to the class starting date.

REGISTRATION FORM

MnDOT Bridge Maintenance Academy 1 Class

January 13 – 17, 2014 (5 Days)

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):

Firm/Organization:

Business Address:

City: State: Zip:

Daytime Phone (work):

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Class Attendee E-Mail Address (required):

A confirmation of enrollment will be sent to your office location.