About This Course

Substructure elements often reveal the earliest signs of bridge distress. This course provides a clear and practical overview of how to inspect and maintain piers, abutments, foundations, and retaining components using real examples of deterioration and field challenges. Learners explore cracking, corrosion, settlement, scour, waterproofing failures, and concrete defects—and learn how to interpret these findings using practical inspection techniques and NDT tools. Designed for designers, contractors, QA/QC teams, maintenance specialists, project managers, procurement staff, and students, the course equips participants to identify risks early, plan effective interventions, and ensure long-term substructure performance.

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