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Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
In this course, you will learn practical management approaches to help you respond to storm situations affecting urban and rural roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and other facilities. You will learn how to establish plans and policies, select equipment, and properly time the use of plowing, chemical deicers and abrasives. Examples of effective anti-icing applications will also be discussed.
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RA00322

Highway Bridge System Design

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This intensive course begins with an overview of basic bridge design and steel and concrete design. Explore practical applications on small- and medium-span bridges and design examples that illustrate the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) procedures. Expert instructors will cover loadings, structural analysis, and AASHTO design procedures. Examples of steel beams, concrete slabs, prestress members, and piers will illustrate how to implement the AASHTO procedures.
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RA00326

Slope Stability and Landslides

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Learn how to investigate, analyze, design for, and remediate unstable soil and rock slopes, excavations, earth retention, and embankments. This course also covers: Shear strength and soil/rock properties Slope stability investigation, analysis, program demonstration, and reporting Case histories for landslides, rock falls, embankments, cut slopes, excavations and more
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RA00329

Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

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  • Jun. 3-4, 2025 (D619)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,045
Gain knowledge of HVAC principles and systems, enabling you to work effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors. Learn how mechanical systems are selected and installed, and how they operate. If you are upgrading an existing system or building new, you'll be able to plan for a successful project.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00332

Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians

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Learn how and when to select soil tests, interpret investigation and specifications, and apply sound soil principles into your projects. Through practice-based examples, you'll understand the three main engineering properties of soil strength, settlement, and permeability. In addition, you'll learn applied soil compaction, soil improvement techniques and the use of geosynthetics in earthworks. Upon completion of this course, you will have information directly applicable to your workplace and be prepared to continue on your own with further study of soil and ground engineering.
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RA00334

Introduction to Railroad Engineering and Operations

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If you are new to the rail industry and/or want to expand your knowledge this is a good overview course.  We cover infrastructure and operating fundamentals applicable to transit, commuter, passenger, and freight rail. This course has been taught for over 20 years and has been attended by managers, technicians, engineers, administrative staff, supervisors, and others interested in learning technical aspects of rail.
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RA00336

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

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Reducing train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian deaths from train accidents is a goal every railroad and road authority should try to reach. In this course, you will learn the basic principles of highway-rail crossing safety and how to apply them to new and existing projects to avoid accidents.
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RA00344
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