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.

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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.

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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.

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