Free NHI Bridge Inspection Non-Destructive Evaluation Showcase (BINS) Workshop

The National Highway Institute (NHI) will offer its one-day Bridge Inspection Non-Destructive Evaluation Showcase (BINS) workshop at no cost on January 5, 2012. The FHWA Office of Infrastructure R&D, in cooperation with the FHWA Office of Bridge Technology and the FHWA Resource Center, has identified that the need exists for training on selected non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods that can be used to assess existing conditions in highway bridge structures during routine inspections, supplementing visual inspections.  The Bridge Inspectors NDE Showcase (BINS) is an informal, one-day training course which provides bridge inspectors the ability to see the latest in commercially available nondestructive tools and systems for use on bridges. The workshop is presented through a series of lectures, instructional videos, and live demonstrations showing basic operation of the equipment.  This seminar is designed to provide bridge inspection staff the opportunity to view efficient and effective inspection tools and techniques, with the ultimate goal of achieving safer bridges through more reliable bridge inspections. The following technical inspection tools are featured: Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Infrared Thermography, Impact Echo, and Ground Penetrating Radar. 

TTAP will host the BINS workshop on the University of Tennessee campus in the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). While lunch will be not be provided as part of this free workshop, participants can chose from a number of nearby dining options on or adjacent to the UT campus.  Parking is available at the University Center Public Parking Garage & Plaza for a reduced all-day fee of $5.00.

Six Professional Development Hours will be awarded for this workshop. All participants must complete the registration form in the attached brochure and return it as indicated.  A limited number of seats are available for this workshop.  Please return your registration as quickly as possible to reserve your slot.