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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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BIM Fundamentals
Building Information Model (BIM) is the digital representation of delivering an infrastructure project from Planning to Handover.
This module, BIM Fundamentals, is the first of two modules that are targeting the TMR project delivery process (design and construction) and handover and outlines the key activities and support material for a project manager to get started and successfully deliver a project with BIM practices incorporated.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
1 hour
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; BIM; BIM Implementation; Building Information Modeling; building information modelling; CAD; CADD; digital engineering; 3D BIM; 4D BIM; 5D BIM; Asset Management System; Australian Height Datum; BIM coordinator; BIM Management Plan; Common data environment; CDE; Level of development;
BIM in Practice
Building Information Model (BIM) is the digital representation of delivering an infrastructure project from Planning to Handover.
This module, BIM in Practice, is the second of two modules that are targeting the TMR project delivery process (design and construction) and handover and outlines the key activities and support material for a project manager to get started and successfully deliver a project with BIM practices incorporated.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
1 hour
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; BIM; BIM Implementation; Building Information Modeling; building information modelling; CAD; CADD; digital engineering; 3D BIM; 4D BIM; 5D BIM; Asset Management System; Australian Height Datum; BIM coordinator; BIM Management Plan; Common data environment; CDE; Level of development;
Design Philosophy and Domains Concept and Reporting
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. It also expands into extended design domain and use of design exceptions with justification. These concepts and the reporting process are acknowledged in the TMR (Transport and Main Roads) Road Planning and Design Manual.
Program outcomes
At the completion of this program participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the intention of road design, its domain and responsibilities as a designer and engineer.
- Utilise the EDD (Extended Design Domain) 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.
Target Audience
All personnel working in the field of road design. This
includes Road design engineers, designers, technicians, consultants, and local
authorities.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of road design and operation.
Business Benefits
Road design staff participating in this program
will walk away with expanded technical knowledge of design domain concept
parameters and use of design exception strategies to assist in their roles.
Program Content
- Design Philosophy
- Design Domain
- Extended Design Domain
- Design Exceptions
- Design Classes
- Potential Liability
- EDD and Design Exception Process and Reporting
Duration – 6hours - This is face to face training (there is no option to link in via Teams meeting)
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
RDA101: Road Design Awareness
This course is to define Road Design and what is involved.
It will introduce typical components of a road. You will learn how recognising the existing road and integrating new elements, enables a designer to produce a suitable solution.
This course also mentions external issues to the road design process that have to be considered to ensure appropriate outcomes.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program participants will:
- show awareness of road elements that are considered when designing roads,
- show awareness of some technical terminology used when designing a project,
- be aware of environmental aspects that influence design outcomes,
- be aware of what forms a suitable design,
- and apply knowledge through a short test that reflects program content.
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; Cross section; Geometric; Geometry; Horizontal alignment; Horizontal curve; geometry; sight distance; vertical alignment; vertical curve;
RDA102: Road Drainage Design Awareness
This course is designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in fundamental drainage (hydrology and hydraulic).
Participants will also develop an awareness of basic site assessment, hydrological conditions, design standards, determination of catchment runoff for rural environments and fundamentals of open channel flow.
The program introduces the Road Drainage Manual (RDM) and defines its purpose and usage.
Course Outcomes
At the completion of the course, you will be able to:
- define the appropriate working boundaries of the RPDM
- appreciate the importance of drainage in all road design projects
- interpret, consider and apply the fundamental pronciples of hydrologic and hydraulic theory to projects.
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; drainage; stormwater; hydraulics; flood; drainage design; Afflux; catch drain; concentrated flow; design discharge; flood; hydrology; culvert; flow; table drain; aquaplaning
RDA103: Road Planning and Design Manual Awareness
This course will help you inderstand the relationship between the Road Planning and Design Manual and the Austroads Guide to Road Design.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
20 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; road planning and design manual; Road Planning and Design Manual Awareness
RDA104: Project Scoping Guidelines
The primary document used by the department to engage engineering consultants for the preconstruction phases of road design is the Project Brief.
This presentation will provide project managers and other staff involved in the procurement of engineering services for design with some guidelines that will assist in providing a more comprehensive and robust project scoping document.
This course provides information on project scope, and will answer the following questions:
Why do we want to define the project scope?
What are the benefits of a well designed brief?
How do we achieve a good outcome in writing the design brief/functional specification?
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
20 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; scoping; project scoping; Project management methodology; preconstruction; project brief; design bried; infrastructure projects; preconstruction; project deliverables;
RDA106A: Roadside Design and Road Safety Barriers: Concept Awareness
This is an eLearning Program where learning occurs solely online.
This program is ideal for all engineers, designers and project staff, managers or planners who are involved in planning and designing roadsides and road safety barriers.
At the completion of this program participants will be able to:
- Apply the generalised hazard assessment process in their projects.
- Understand standard roadside and road safety barrier terminology.
- Use road safety barrier design theory to calculate standard barrier requirements.
- Identify hazards and select suitable treatments under a given context.
- Understand the philosophies governing roadside design.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
4 Hours
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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; concept; road safety barrier design; road safety barriers; Austroads Guide to Road Design; Supplement; AGRD; Queensland practice; geometric elements; network risk assessment; contect sensitive design; risk reduction; safety; project risk assessment; risk evaluation; treatment options; vulnerable road users; fundamental;
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
RDD301 - Road Drainage Fundamentals
In this course you will learn about the road drainage fundamentals with a focus on “Hydrology”.
You will gain an understanding of the process involved in identifying catchments characteristics, and converting rainfall intensities into flow quantities for the purpose of drainage infrastructure design.
RDG302 - Traffic Parameters
This course is to introduce the human factors that influence the planning and design of road facilities contributing to defining road functions within the road network.
These factors are:
- Stream
- Flow
- Distribution
- Performance
- Composition
- Studies
- road network
On completion, you will acknowledge that roads need to provide for the safe, convenient, effective and efficient movement of persons and goods.
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; crossing; queuing; rural arterials; traffic distribution; traffic flow; traffic stream; traffic studies; urban arterials; weaving; road network; pedestrian; cyclist activity; emergency stopping lanes; traffic composition;
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RDG303: Cross Sections
This course is to further explain the components of the cross sectional profile, as introduced in the Geometric Road Design Introductory course.
This course will give more clarity on the various elements and selection of values in design.
The topics covered in this course are as follows:
- Road treatment
- Traffic volume
- Traffic lanes
- Crossfall
- Shoulders
- Medians
- Kerb and channel
- Roadside border
- Drainage
- Public utility plant (PUP)
- Clear zone.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
1.5 hours 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; Annual average daily traffic; average daily traffic; batter; bench; border; boundary line; carriageway; catch drain; control line; crossfall; kerb and channel; road reserve; rounding; shoulder; table drain; verge;
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RDG304: Speed Parameters
This course is to further explain various types of speed mentioned in the Geometric Road Design Introduction course, such as:
- Desired Speed
- Operating Speed
- Posted Speed
- 85th Percentile Speed
- Design Speed
- Limiting Curve Speed
- and how roads operate.
Course Objectives
This course will assist you in:
- Developing an understanding of speed and how roads operate
- Developing an understanding and skills in the assessment and determination of operating speed and design speed
- Developing and understanding and application of the Austroads Operating Speed Model.
Activities
Online
Estimated Duration
45 minutes - You do not need to complete in one sitting
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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RDG305B - Roadside Considerations Part 2: Roadside Amenity
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 two of a three part course. This module provides key information on the various roadside amenities and 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; roadside amenity; de-coupling pads; heavy vehicle; rest area; roadside amenity; roadside infrastructure; stopping places; urbane design; regional design; visual amenity; landscaping; landscape and revegetation; safety; rest facilities; roadside vending sites; heavy vehicle interception site; stockpile management; extraction sites; road corridor
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RDG307 - Horizontal Alignment
This course is to provide a detailed technical foundation of horizontal alignment design including transitions, superelevation and curve widening.
Various design criteria need to be considered when developing a suitable horizontal alignment and this is often influenced by vehicle speed and driver capability. It must also be designed in conjunction with the vertical alignment.
This course will also assist in selecting appropriate elements being mindful of alignment co-ordination and overall visual appearance.
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; Adverse crossfall; broken back curve; compound curve; crossfall; reverse curve; side slope; superelevation; superelevation development length; transition; transition curve; aquaplaning
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