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2014 Timber Bridges Webinar Series
(1 Professional Development Hour)
COURSE TIMES:
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Class
Webinar Topics and Locations:
September 9, 2014 - Guide for In-Place Preservative Treatment
Baton Rouge, TTEC Building - Rm 101, 4099 Gourrier Ave
September 16, 2014 - Corrosion of Metals in Contact with Wood
Baton Rouge, LTRC Building - Rm 128, 4101 Gourrier Ave
September 30, 2014 - Field Performance of Timber Highway Bridges: A National Study
Baton Rouge, TTEC Building - Rm 101, 4099 Gourrier Ave
About the Topics:
*Guide for In-Place Preservative Treatment*
This seminar covers the selection and application of in-place preservative treatments to historic and modern timber bridges. In-place treatment options will be described, with an emphasis on how their characteristics make them more or less suitable for a range of bridge applications. Examples of approaches to applying treatments in specific scenarios will be presented along with research findings on their efficacy. Topics will also include situations where decay and insect attack is most likely to occur, and where in-place treatments are most likely to provide benefit, as well as preservative treatment, safety, handling and regulatory considerations.
*Corrosion of Metals in Contact with Wood*
It is no surprise that, when metal fasteners or connections are exposed to moisture, they can be susceptible to corrsion. However, many people overlook the effects of moisture on corrosion of metal fasteners when designing for the performance of timber bridges. This webinar summarizes research on the corrosion of metals in wood, explains why metals corrode and gives practical design recommendations to engineers and architects designing wood bridges.
*Field Performance of Timber Highway Bridges: A National Study*
This webinar will provide an overview of the recently completed National Timber Bridge Inspection Study jointly administered by the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The overall aim of this first-of-it's-kind effort was to estimate the service life of timber highway bridges and their comparative durability within the various climate zones within the US. A description of timber bridge superstructure types and locations as well as the field inspection protocol employed by all inspectors is also provided. Inspection results will be presented for the 132 bridges included, by climate zone and by superstructure type, and solutions to common deterioration issues will be highlighted.
Enrollment, Registration, and Cancellation Policy:
Pre-registration is required one week in advance. Registrants will receive a confirmation of their reservation. If an agency is unable to register before the deadline, please phone, FAX, or e-mail the LTAP office with the names of the webinar participants (800-595-4722 in-state or 225-767-9117; FAX 225-767-9156); (bbreaux@ltrc.lsu.edu)
Please complete the form below and click on the submit button to register.
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