Meeting local needs for training, technical assistance, and research in transportation

Overview of Engineering Functions in Public Works

Date: 11/16/2022 8:30 AM - 11/16/2022 3:30 AM

Location: Hays - 1105 E 22nd Street
1105 E 22nd Street

Hays, Kansas

Capacity:

0/30


Overview

Course Date & Time

11/16/2022 8:30am - 3:30pm

*This course will consist of a one hour lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Course Description:

This workshop will clearly illustrate functions where the law requires a professional engineer while supporting the road and bridge superintendent of Kansas county and city road and bridge departments.

Kansas county, city, tribal, township administrators, engineers, commissioners, and those who act on behalf of these individuals as well as KDOT district engineers will find this information helpful.

Course Objectives:

  • Reading plans and construction stakes
  • Basic functions performed by engineers and surveyors
  • Selecting an engineer, refining the scope of services, and determining a reasonable fee.
  • Basic contract documents.
  • History of land surveying and protection of corners.
  • Standards used by engineers.
  • Aggregate properties-hardness, gradations, and specifying materials.

Instructor: Norm Bowers