FHWA-RC-Construction and Project Management Team

David D. Platz, PE

Construction and Project Management Engineer

Formal Education

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1994

1996

1999

2008

Education Never Stops…

• High School• Technical College• University

B.S. Civil Engineering

M.S. Civil Engineering

Engineering Education – The Foundation

High School Math:• Algebra• Geometry• Trigonometry• Calculus

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College Math:• Calculus I• Calculus II• Calculus III• Differential Equations• Linear Systems Analysis• Statistics

Engineering Education – The Foundation

High School Science:• Natural Science• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

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College Science:• Chemistry I• Chemistry II• Physics I• Physics II

• Orbital Mechanics (just a fun physics class)

Engineering Education – The Core Classes

Engineering:• Statics• Dynamics• Electrical Science• Thermodynamics• Computer Programs• Materials• Strength of Materials• Fluid Mechanics• Engineering Economics

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Civil Engineering:• Soil Mechanics• Water Resources• Surveying• Drafting• Concrete Design• Transportation Engineering• Environmental Impacts

Engineering Education – The Fun Classes

Transportation Engineering:• Traffic Control• Physical Planning• Municipal Engineering• Urban Transportation• Senior Design Project

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Urban Planning:• Land Use • Urban Problems• Urban Solutions• Municipal Engineering• Urban Transportation

• What do I do?

• Major Project Management• Cost Estimate Reviews• Contract Administration• Local Public Agencies• Construction Quality• Construction Inspection and Oversight

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Major Project Management - Critical Path Method

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Team Work

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Cost Estimate Reviews

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Contract Administration

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Construction

Planning

NEPA Design ROW

CE, EA, EIS

Location & Design Concept approval

Cool Projects! Marquette Interchange, Milwaukee, WI

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Cool Projects! United States Highway 12

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Cool Projects! Hangers in Iraq

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Cool Projects! Hangers in Iraq

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Cool Projects! United States Highway 41

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Cool Projects! Roads in Afghanistan

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Cool Projects! Roads in Afghanistan

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QUESTIONS?