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Effective Roadway Lighting

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In this course, you will have the opportunity to use current lighting design software as you work on street lighting and roadway lighting design examples. You will learn about new technologies like LED roadway lighting and gain hands-on experience as you solve practical street lighting examples problems. This course will focus on sustainable, energy efficient designs that are constructible, maintainable, and serve the needs of all users of your streets, roadways and walkways.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00194

Fleet Management Effective Practices for Public and Private Fleets

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Learn to how measure fleet shop performance and implement and sustain best practices to continue to improve performance. You’ll also learn about systematic approaches to shop floor management, vehicle and equipment procurement, budgeting and planning. Participate in group case study exercises based on real-world fleets.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA01064

Fundamentals of Electric Rail Vehicle Systems Design, Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance

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Electric rail vehicles consist of a complex system of electrical, mechanical, and structural components.  This course will help you effectively design, procure, operate, and maintain a fleet of electric light rail, heavy rail, and/or commuter rail vehicles.  
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01521

Fundamentals of Railway Bridge Engineering and Management

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Learn about basic railway bridge engineering and design under the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, and the latest design procedures, materials, and methods used in current railway bridge engineering practice. You will also learn the requirements for compliance with FRA 237, including bridge ratings and bridge management. Additionally, the course will include a special section on drone bridge inspections.
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Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00550

Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact Systems

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This course will introduce many of the fundamentals that are the foundation of rail traction power and overhead contact systems. If you work in this area or need to understand the concepts related to electrically powered rail systems, this is the course for you. NOTE: This course can be attended face-to-face in Madison, WI or live online via Zoom web conference.
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Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01357

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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Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA00326

Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills

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This is an opportunity to improve your effectiveness by learning about basic engineering principles, construction materials and methods, and inspection techniques. If you are new to inspection, this course will shorten your learning curve and boost your confidence. This training, coupled with common sense, keen powers of observation, and good communication and organizational skills, will add to your success as an inspector.
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Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00383

Maintaining Asphalt Pavements

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Are your asphalt pavements deteriorating faster than your budget—those pavements that were built in the boom and are now going bust? Learn practical pavement evaluation, repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation techniques to extend the life of your pavements while stretching your budgets.
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Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA00315
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