intro module2
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Welcome to FHWA-NHI-132070B Drilled Shaft Inspector Tutorial. This brief
introduction will orient you to the features of the National Highway Institute’s, or
NHI’s, Online Learning System and provide an overview of this training.
The presentation is available as an attachment from the paperclip icon in the
bottom right-hand part of the screen.
Image description: Highway lanes.
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This self-paced, Web-based training is designed for you to progress at your own
pace. At any time, you may close the training and come back to it. The learning
system will bookmark your place.
Please note that this training has an audio component on every screen.
NHI holds other Web-based and Web-conference training. Visit the NHI Web site
at http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov to enroll in more trainings.
This training
will take approximately 4 hours to complete.
Hyperlink description: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov
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After you launch the training, you will notice several lessons displayed. Select the
open button to begin each lesson. Upon completion, close the lesson and return
to the curriculum to continue the training. The status for the lesson will change to
“review.”
You may review any lesson at any time.
Image description: Screenshot of training curriculum.
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Throughout this training, you may select one of the small directional arrows in thecontrol bar located in the corner of your screen to move to the next screen or
review a prior screen. You can also use the Back and Next buttons on the bottomof the screen.
Also, select the paper clip icon in the lower section of the control bar to downloada printer-friendly version of the training slides. Only the slides for the open lessonare available. If the control bar is minimized, expand it in order to view the paperclip icon.
Select the movie camera icon on the right below the directional arrows to expand
or collapse this control bar. When selected, the icon opens a pane on the rightside of the screen that contains tabs to access the training outline, narration text,and a search function.
Select the designated tab to view the training outline or narration or to search ona topic. Before you move into more of the training, select the Help link and take amoment to review the navigation features of this training. NHI prepares all of itsasynchronous training in PowerPoint in conjunction with the tool AdobePresenter. Published lessons are displayed through Adobe Connect on theFHWA Online Learning System.
Image description: Screen capture of the Training Delivery Method Screen.
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NHI trainings always provide three hyperlinks in the upper right corner of
every screen. The links provide access to the training reference manual, aglossary of terms, and help information. A new window opens when you
select one of the links.
Make sure your pop-up blocker is off to permit the windows to open. You
can view the information from your computer or open the file and print a
copy. We encourage you to save and print a copy of the glossary to have
as an available reference while you take the training.
When you are ready to advance to the next screen, select the Next buttonin the bottom right hand corner of your screen. If you wish to review a
previous screen, select Back.
Image description: Screen capture of the Training Delivery Method
Screen.
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To help you more easily navigate the training, we’ve provided several
“standard screens” to ensure you are oriented to the module. Eachmodule contains a Module Introduction that provides the objectives as well
as the estimated duration. A Module Summary concludes each module
and restates the module objectives.
Image description: Screen capture of the Module Learning Outcomes
Screen.
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Knowledge checks are provided throughout the training. Respond to the
knowledge check in order to verify your understanding of the material presented
in the training.
Are you ready to get started?
a) Yes; or
b) No.
Choose an answer and select the Submit button.
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Each knowledge check is followed by a knowledge check debrief slide. On the
debrief slide, you will be presented with the correct answer and an additional
explanation or information, if applicable.
If you are ready to start the training, the correct answer is a) Yes.
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Because your learning experience is important to us, we’ve provided additional
features in this training. A Level 1 Evaluation is provided as a link to our
evaluation system so that we can continuously improve our training offerings.
Please take a minute to let us know what you thought of your learning
experience. This link is found on your My Training page. You should complete this
evaluation in order to print your course completion certificate.
Image description: Screenshot of Level I Evaluation.
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This tutorial was co-funded by the FHWA and Florida Department of
Transportation.
This tutorial has been developed as a companion training aid for NHI Course
#132070, Drilled Shaft Foundation Inspection. It is recommended that this tutorial
be completed prior to attendance of the Drilled Shaft Foundation Inspection
course.
Difficulties encountered during the completion of the tutorial and associated
quizzes should be discussed and resolved with the participant's supervisor prior
to attending the course to ensure successful completion of the Drilled ShaftFoundation Inspection course and associated examination.
This course is based upon the FHWA Publication FHWA-NHI-10-016.
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Over the past decade, the FHWA, in association with State Transportation
Departments (DOTs), has increased the focus on "Quality" in construction and
design of transportation related projects.
As part of this program, they have developed and instruct more than 100 courses
dealing with the full range of transportation issues, from planning to construction.
Recently enacted Federal regulations (23 CFR 637B) requires that all testing and
inspection during construction be performed by qualified personnel. In response
to this legislation, the FHWA and DOTs established training programs, with
courses specifically designed and focused to the Inspector's needs.
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One of the qualification courses developed is the FHWA NHI Course No. 132070,
Drilled Shaft Inspector's Qualification Course.
This three-day course focuses on the Inspector's duties and responsibilities
during the drilled shaft construction process.
Beginning with background information related to construction methods,
equipment, and tools, the course then takes the Inspector through each step of
the process, pointing out specific related responsibilities and methods to assist
the Inspector in achieving their goal- a quality constructed drilled shaft foundation
in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
The course concludes with a written examination on the material covered.
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This tutorial was developed to prepare potential and experienced inspectors for
attendance at the course. The goal being to provide basic drilled shaft
construction and inspection information of such value that course attendees have
an increased potential for successfully completing and passing the course.
The Inspector serves as the link between the Engineer and Contractor. The
Engineer desires that the Contractor construct the project in accordance with the
Plans and Specifications and the Contractor desires to build the project in
accordance with the plans and specifications. So both the Engineer and
Contractor have the same goal, getting a quality project constructed, and
someone needs to be the link that ensures this is accomplished.
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Contact NHI Training at [email protected] or (703) 235-0556 if you need
assistance. Most of your questions are likely to be answered in the Help
document, which can be accessed by selecting the Help button in the upper right
hand corner of the screen.
Now let’s get started. Close this introduction and return to the training curriculum.
Select Module 1 to begin. To close this window, select the “X” in the upper right
hand corner of your screen.