Catalogue Entries
1. Introduction to Structure's Life Cycle
This module is mandatory for all users of the Structure's Life Cycle program and must be completed prior to accessing the other modules.
Information
The module introduces users to the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland, the life cycle of bridges and culverts and describes the basics of bridges and culverts.
Course Outline
In the Introduction module you will explore:
- bridge type and components
- culvert types
- how the Queensland environment impacts on bridge and culvert life cycles
- key terms
You will also be able to access an e--guide on key terms
Duration
This module in total will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. It includes sub modules ranging from 10 to 20 minutes in length.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structures Asset Management
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2a. Structure Management - The Structure Management Framework
**Free Module**
This module explains the Structure Management Framework and the organisational context and requirements to support the framework. A 6-step decision-making process is then explored and the core principles that need to be considered when making decisions are introduced.
Course Content
At the completion of this course you will be able to explain the lifecycle of a structure including:
- What is Structure Management?
- Who is responsible for managing structures?
- You will be introduced to Asset Management, the process of decision-making, and the key considerations and principles involved in decisions.
Activities
Online
Duration
This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete
Popular Search Terms/Tag
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structures Asset Management
2b. Structure Management - The principles of Structure Management
Part 2 describes the core principles of Structure Management decision-making; Cost, Performance and Risk. The CPR of Structure Management. Each principle is discussed and the trade-off between the principles in influencing decision-making is examined.
Course Content
At the completion of this course you will be able to describe the core principles of Structure Management. This includes a deeper understanding cost, performance and risk over a structure's lifecycle and from the perspective of managing a network.
Duration
This module will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structures Asset Management
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2c. Structure Management - Guided example of the decision-making process for a structure
Part 3 provides a guided example of applying the Structure Management decision-making process to the lifecycle of a super steel structure.
Information
The recommended cost, performance and risk data required to develop options for decision makers is integrated into the example.
Course Outline
At the completion of this course you will be able to understand how the trade-off between cost-performance and risk occurs during the decision-making process. You will also learn how contextual change and factors can alter the courses of actions implemented when maintaining an existing bridge.
Duration
This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structures Asset Management
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2d. Structure Management - Applying Structure Management principles to make informed decisions
Part 4 provides a scenario which involves actively applying Structure Management principles to make informed decisions on a bridge with pile deterioration.
Information
The structure's context and condition; and the cost, performance and risk factors trade-off influence decision making for the approach required in the management of the structure.
Course Outline
At the completion of this module you will be able to apply the structure management principles in the decision-making process to develop a cost-performance-risk profile for a bridge with pile deterioration. The CPR profile will inform an Options Analysis that leads to decisions on the courses of action for the structure in question.
Duration
This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structure Asset Management
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3. Planning for Bridges and Culverts
This module is suitable for graduate and experienced engineers and technical and administrative specialists who assist in the Planning, Design, Construction, Management, Operation and Maintenance of bridges and culverts.
Information
The module is a guide to best practice in the planning process for structures. It provides insight into common risks and issues that occur in the pre-design phase of the Acquire segment in a Structure's Life Cycle. Discover what issues and risks can effect the performance of bridges and culverts, learn how best to mitigate those risks and who to contact for technical and non-technical advice.
Course Outline
At the completion of this module participants will be able to:
- list the 6 key steps in the structures lifecycle planning process
- identify the key components required for a communication strategy
- identify administrative and technical specialist roles and their responsibilities
- describe how performance criteria impact on a structure's life cycle
- identify risk factors associated with technical decision making within the constraints of planning a structures project
- align functional specifications to standard and guidelines
Duration
This module in total will take approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours to complete. It includes sub modules ranging from 20 to 45 minutes in length.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structure Asset Management
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4. Designing for Bridges and Culverts
This module is suitable for graduate and experienced engineers and technical and administrative specialists who assist in the Planning, Design, Construction, Management, Operation and Maintenance of bridges and culverts.
Information
The module is a guide to best practice in the designing process for structures. It provides insight into common risks and issues that occur in the Design phase of the Acquire segment in a Structure's Life Cycle. Learn how to apply standards, design criteria and specifications and when to consult or liaise with technical and non-technical specialists to ensure a design is fit-for-purpose.
Course Content
At the completion of this module participants will be able to:
- apply best practice in design for the life of a structure
- identify specialists involved in the design phase
- recognise the role of specialists in a structure's design
- solve common issues encountered during the design phase
Duration
This module in total will take approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete. It includes sub modules ranging from 15 to 40 minutes in length.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
Bridge construction and maintenance; Structure; Structures; Structure's; Structure's life cycle; structure life cycle; bridge; bridge construction; bridge maintenance; culvert; culverts; engineering; design; planning; civil engineering; civil; structural engineering; structural; concrete; construction materials; bridge design; Bridges and culverts; Structures Asset Management
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Extended Design Domain and Design Exception Concept and Reporting
This course expands upon the Design Philosophy and Domain Awareness program by incorporating expanded design domains and design exceptions. Both of these concepts are acknowledged in the Austroads Guide to Road Design and TMR Road Planning and Design Manual.
The content of the course is not limited to road designers and design engineers, and is also recommended for those involved in the design administration process, particularly Project Managers, to increase their awareness of the reporting procedures. It is not a highly technical course.
Program Outcomes
- Appreciate the EDD and Design Exception concept and relationship within overall road design and associated publications
- Gain awareness of liability concerns including certification and accountability
- Have knowledge of the EDD and Design Exception design delivery reporting process.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
1 hour approx
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; alignment; brownfield; greenfield; context sensitive design; cross section; design domain; design philosophy; intersection; EDD; design exceptions; extended design domain
RDA109:Design Philosophy and Domains
This course sets out the design philosophy principles in technical documents standards, drawings and specifications which underpin the creation of a successful design.
It will define the design domain concept where the design domain for a new road is traditionally referred to as the ‘normal design domain’.
Program Outcomes
- Appreciate the intention of road design, its domain and role / responsibilities as a designer and engineer.
- Being able to recognise, consider, and produce designs within the extended design domain or as design exceptions as part of geometrical road design for Transport and Main Roads projects.
- Be able to consider design problems and develop appropriate solutions for each project.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
30 minutes approx
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; alignment; brownfield; greenfield; context sensitive design; cross section; design domain; design philosophy; intersection; EDD; design exceptions; extended design domain
RDG305A - Roadside Considerations Part 1: Environmental Impacts
Everyone, including designers, has a responsibility to minimise environmental impacts on the Roadside. During the design process, you need to be aware of these impacts and then consider how to address them through the design.
Federal, state and local legislation must be complied with by all government departments and we can achieve compliance (Law) in our work by abiding with environmental duty, policies, standards and guidelines. A competent designer can demonstrate due diligence by seeking out advice from those whom specialise in environmental aspects and roadside environment.
This is part one of a three part course. This module provides key information on the various environment and cultural heritage aspects that need to be considered during design.
Pricing
Standard (Incl GST): $55.00
TMR Staff (Excl GST): $50.00
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
60 minutes
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; Geotextile; noise propagation; riparian zone; fauna management; noise control; air quality; sound; noise generation; acoustic; noise barriers; safety barrier; maintenance; soil; land management; soil sodicity; contaminated land; cultural heritage; native title;
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RDG308 - Vertical Alignment
This course will provide an introduction to the design domain and technical foundation of basic design elements for vertical alignments, including:
- Vertical curves (parabolic curves)
- Curve lengths
- Sight distance over Vertical curves
- Minimum / Maximum Grades.
You will develop a knowledge on how to apply grades and vertical curves, and the need to consider and incorporate:
- Clearance considerations
- The intention of design, its domain and role / responsibilities as a designer.
You will fully comprehend, consider, and apply, key aspects of geometrical road design fundamentals to Transport and Main Roads projects. And also gain the ability to consider simple design problems and develop appropriate solutions for assessment.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
1 hour approx.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; Benching; Cut; Fill, cutting; parabolic; grades; curve; minimum grade; length of vertical curve; vertical curve; curvature; broken back curve; design considerations;
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RDG309 - Alignment Coordination
This course will reinforce a holistic design approach when designing alignments and the interaction between elements.
It will provide reasonable understanding and design application with regard to:
- steep grades
- floodways and drainage issues
- self-explaining roads and driver perception
- geometric consistency and optimisation
- Superelevation and transitions
- alignment design to limit operating speed or desired speed
- and balances and trade-offs.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
1 hour approx.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; alignment; alignment coordination; control points; cross section; design life; driver comfort; driver fatigue; grade; operating speed; horizontal alignment; vertical alignment; terrain;
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RDI203: Design Parameters Introduction
The Design Parameters Introduction course is to explain the design brief or functional specification which sets out the client’s expectations for the project with available knowledge.
It will precisely define expected content of the brief to enable work to proceed.
You will gain an awareness of the documentation required to provide deliverables for various phases of the preconstruction process.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
45 minutes approx.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; Alignment control; design brief; design development report; design vehicle; environmental considerations; topography; geology; traffic volume; utility; project brief;
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RPD401 Extended Design Domain and Design Exceptions Parameters
This advanced program enhances knowledge in the use of Extended Design Domain and managing Design Exceptions. It covers the integration of relevant design parameters and values to enable appropriate road designs to be produced. Interactive lectures, discussion, real life case studies and exercises form the basis of this technically focused program.
Program outcomes
At the completion of this program participants will be able to:
interpret, consider, and produce designs within the Extended Design Domain or as Design Exceptions as part of geometrical road design for Transport and Main Roads’ projects.
recognise, analyse, and design context sensitive solutions to address concerns faced during the road design process.
display enhanced confidence in decision making processes directly related to overall road design within the Extended Design Domain and Design Exceptions context.
Target Audience
The course is primarily aimed at personnel working in the development of road designs. This includes experienced road designers, engineers and technicians from TMR, consultancies and local authorities.
Prerequisites
Completion of the Design Philosophy and Domains Awareness and Extended Design Domain and Design Exception Concept and Reporting online courses and knowledge of road design and operation.
Those
that have previously attended the Design Philosophy and Domains Concept and
Reporting course are not required to complete the online courses.
Business Benefits
Road design staff participating in this program will walk away with expanded technical knowledge of extended design domain parameters and potential design exception strategies to assist in their roles.
Day 1 Program Content
- Pre-Learning Q and A session
- Cross sectional elements and values
- Sight Distance Parameters
- Midblock design.
- Horizontal Curves design and selection
- Vertical Curves design and suitability.
Day 2 Program Content
- Vertical Curves design exercises
- Intersection considerations and EDD/DE approach
- Minima Combination
- Case study investigation and examples
- Opportunity for trainees to present examples for discussion.
Popular Search Terms/Tags
road design; design; roads; engineer; engineering; designer; civil engineering; traffic engineering; traffic; civil; road planning; planning; road safety; designing a road; environmental impact; roadside; roadside design; safety barriers; detailed; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers;