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CERT 1 HYBRID INSPECTIONS ,
MAINTENANCE , RESTORATION &
DESIGN TIMBER STRUCTURE
COURSE OUTLINEI S S U E 1
Attending this course has provided an
understanding of what is required to extend their
lives and given hope to the restoration of timber
bridges that had already been written off.”
~ David Goodman, Manager Civil
Works, Cassowary Coast
Regional Council
Timber structure maintenance workers, inspectors, engineers and asset managers.
Advanced bridge non-destructive testing techniques, information on bridge maintenance to extend longevity and reduce costs.
Level I Timber Bridge Maintenance Restoration and Inspection Technician Certificate.
6th-7th December 2017
Broncos Leagues Club 98 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill QLD 4059
Dr. Dan Tingley Ph.D., P.Eng. (Canada), MIEAust, CPEng, RPEQ Senior Wood Technology/ Structural Engineer
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C O U R S E O U T L I N EDAY 1
Overview of Maintenance Methods and Inspection Techniques: Wood Deterioration Due to Biotic Agents Effects of Fungal Decay of the Properties of Wood Detecting Deterioration / Preventing Decay Typical factors that cause decay in timber bridges and how to detect problem areas in advance. Exterior Detection Methods Visual Inspection Interior Decay Detection Moisture Meter Core Sample analysis versus sounding bores. Advanced Methods of Non-destructive testing techniques andnon-destructive testing equipment e.g. Stress Wave Timing for stress wave propagation measurement.
Break
Refurbishment of Existing Wood Structures Refurbishment of existing wood structures utilizing high strength fibres and polymers as well as preservation materials.
Lunch
Assessment of Timber Bridges
Break
Advanced Bridge Maintenance Techniques Part A Connectors, end treatments, void treatments, water migration, wood expansion due to moisture content change, decay prevention methods such as diffusion and other procedures for proper timber bridge maintenance
Exam (worth 20% of total mark)
7am
10am
10:15am
12.00noon
12.30pm
3:00pm
3:15pm
4pm
Advanced Bridge Maintenance Techniques Part B Timber types, such as round log stringers and glulam beam crossheads and how treatment and wood species/manufacturing methods affect maintenance procedures. How connector types and connection methods affect maintenance procedures. Refurbishment methods for old timber bridge connector systems.
Break
Non-destructive testing techniques. State-of-the-art inspection techniques and methods. Understanding how timber bridges age and carry loads.
Lunch
Tour local timber bridges to complete an inspection utilizing advanced non-destructive techniques. Discussion about advanced preservation methods such as horizontal versus vertical through bolting and advanced materials such as high strength fibre and diffusers.
Questions and answers
Break
Closing remarks, Certification Course Final Exam
7am
10am
10:15am
12:00noon
12:30pm
3:00pm
3:15pm
4:00pm
DAY 2
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amount: □ $1000.00 + GST I would like to pay by: □ Credit Card □ EFT
A tax Invoice will be sent to you with the amount owing and relevant payment details
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Refunds will be issued if the seminar is cancelled by WRD. Participant cancellation is subject to a 20% administrative fee by WRD. No cancellations will be accepted after 14/11/2017 Cancellations must be in writing. Substitutions may be made for a $60 processing fee.
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CERT I HYBRID TIMBER STRUCTURE COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
“Dan enthusiastically delivered a course packed full of useful information
and examples relating to the management of timber
bridges." ~ Peter Newhouse Asset
manager Structures Main Roads WA
To register for the course please fill in your details below and send to [email protected] For any further information regarding the
course please contact Jodie Price on 07 5428 3689 or [email protected]
