Wire Rope For Civil Works Structures
This online engineering PDH course provides engineering design and economic guidance to engineers, architects, and local code officials about importance of selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance of wire rope and fittings. It applies primarily to gate-operating devices and other civil works structures within the Corps of Engineers’ responsibility.
The focus of this course is to provides engineering and operational personnel with guidance on how to select, specify, inspect, install, and maintain wire rope and fittings. It presents Wire Rope Construction and Materials, which delves into the different classifications and types of wire rope materials. Also, it focuses on the diverse applications of wire ropes, including those used in various types of gates. Additionally, it addresses key design elements such as safety factors, failure modes, and tensioning devices. Furthermore, it represents sockets and end terminations which provide detailed discussions on the proper use and selection of sockets and end terminations for wire ropes. Moreover, it delves into specifying wire rope which offers guidance on applicable specifications and purchasing guidelines for wire ropes. Additionally, it assesses field acceptance and installation which covers the requirements for field installation, testing, and tensioning of wire ropes. Finally, it focuses on Inspection, Operation and Maintenance, and Retirement of Wire Rope guidelines necessary for the proper upkeep and safe use of wire ropes. This comprehensive course ensures that participants are well-versed in all aspects of wire rope handling, from initial construction to final retirement.
This 4 PDH online course is applicable to civil engineers, designers and operators of civil works navigation structures and hydropower facilities who are interested in learning more about the design, inspection, installation, maintenance, and operation of wire ropes used in civil works structures.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- To understand how to select, specify, inspect, install, and maintain wire rope and fittings
- To learn the design considerations for wire rope including factor of safety, wire rope failure modes, and tensioning devices
- To gain an overview about applicable guide specifications for wire rope and guidelines for purchasing wire rope
- To explore sockets and end terminations for wire rope
- To familiarize with inspection, operation and maintenance, requirements for wire rope and guidelines for retirement of wire rope
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
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