AASHTO Publications Rockfall Stabilization (4 PDHs) TC3CN033-16-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: This course will introduce the key concepts in rockfall stabilization, including tools and methods used in stabilization and reinforcement. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the construction inspector with current techniques utilized in stabilizing rock slopes with respect to rockfall. This course contains six modules: • Module 1: Introduction; • Module 2: Scaling; • Module 3: Rock Reinforcement and Drainage; • Module 4: Surface Stabilization; • Module 5: Rockfall Containment Systems on Slope; and • Module 6: Rockfall Barriers Along Edge of Road. Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels II and III. Target audience: Federal, State, and local highway agency employees and consultant personnel who are involved in the stabilization of rock slopes, as well as construction inspectors responsible for rockfall stabilization may benefit from this course. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Describe scaling methods and techniques;? • Identify and explain reinforcement strategies and the need for drainage;? • Describe surface stabilization methods;? • Identify and explain different types of rockfall containment systems and barriers; • Identify hand scaling, mechanical scaling, and trim blasting and describe the tools that are used; • Explain typical types of rock reinforcement and how they work;? • Explain horizontal drains and grouting; ? • Explain the types of rock reinforcement testing; • Describe and identify types of surface stabilization;? • Describe the application of wet-mix and dry-mix shotcrete;? • Identify and explain high tensile strength wire mesh, draped wire mesh, and cable net; and • Identify and explain mid-slope attenuator fences and flexible rockfall fences.