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Course Description

Guardrail Installation Training

PROGRAM AREA: Highway Safety
COURSE NUMBER: FHWA-NHI-380085
Instructor-led Training (ILT)Instructor-led Training (ILT)
Highway Safety
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Length
CEU
Host Price
2013
1 Days
0.6 Units
$300 Per Participant
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TRAINING LEVEL: Accomplished

CLASS SIZE: Minimum: 22 Maximum: 30

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides instruction in the principles and practices of guardrail installation and performance. Instruction focuses on the Length of Need of barriers (including a field expedient procedure) but also includes instruction on guardrail transitions and guardrail end treatments. Participants will evaluate existing installations for proper performance characteristics.

OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the "Roadside Safety" problem and the warrants for barrier.
  • Explain how barrier systems operate.
  • Describe the installation principles necessary for proper barrier operation.
  • Describe the installation principles necessary for proper terminal operation.
  • Inspect barrier systems for proper installation and operation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Due to the amount of material in this one day course, the pace is best suited for the experienced guardrail installer or inspector. Others that may benefit from the course include construction and maintenance engineers.

If you have questions about this NHI training, please contact NHI at nhicustomerservice@dot.gov or 877.558.6873.


380085 SESSION INFORMATION:

There are no sessions available.


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The National Highway Institute (NHI) has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, NHI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, NHI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards.

 

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