Performance-based Design and Lifecycle Cost Analysis of Bridges

Oct 5, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023

Please note: Any cancellation after September 7, 2023 will result in the full tuition being charged.

About this Course

Discover the latest in the performance-based design of bridges within a lifecycle context. In this 30-hour, non-credit micro-credential course, you’ll learn about designing and modeling bridges to satisfy requirements of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA-S6-19), while taking the lifecycle design into consideration. Specific course topics include:

Principles of performance-based seismic design (PBD) of bridges;
Applying PBD based on the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code;
Hands-on tutorials on the nonlinear analyses of bridges;
Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) concepts.

StrongerBC future skills grant

This program is eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, which is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

This UBC Continuing and Professional Education micro-certificate program is approved for full funding.

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Designed for

Civil and bridge engineers, contractors, bridge agency officials, asset managers responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges, and other parties interested in advancing their understanding of bridge engineering.

See the prerequisites below for more details on the background required.

Course Structure and Delivery

This 30-hour micro-credential comprises of:

21 hours of synchronous lectures, group problem-solving and hands-on tutorials
9 hours of independent learning activities (quizzes, assignments, and/or a project)

Lectures are delivered fully online via Zoom. Assignments are submitted through Canvas. Learners are required to achieve 60% or higher on the coursework to earn the credential.

Course Schedule

Course dates:

October 5 – November 30, 2023

Online lectures are scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific
- First lecture: October 5, 2023
- No class: October 31, 2023
- Final lecture: November 23, 2023
Last day to submit course work: December 30

Credential Awarded

Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a UBC Okanagan Non-credit Letter of Proficiency.

This is a 30-hour continuing education course and is intended to support the satisfaction of CE requirements as defined and explained in the Guide to Continuing Education Program handbook, section 3.1 (Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, 2021, version 1.1, page 6). This definition aligns with similar expectations of practicing professionals in many jurisdictions in Canada.

Requirements

PREREQUISITES

Participants in this program should have knowledge in theory of structures and reinforced concrete design basics. Familiarity with the Canadian codes such as CSA-S6-19 is recommended.

This non-credit credential does not require a prior or existing affiliation with UBC. This learning opportunity is designed for adult learners; participants must be 18 years or older. Language of instruction is English.

COURSE MATERIALS

There is no required textbook in this course. A list of suggested readings will be provided.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The learners should have the required technology to access and participate in online learning and assessment. These include stable internet connection, a webcam, a microphone, and a computer. The computers used by the learners should be of a processor greater than 2.0 GHz and a RAM of 4.0 GB or greater.

Instructors

Dr. Shahria Alam leads the instructional team.

Dr. Alam is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC)’s Okanagan Campus. He is serving as the Director of the Green Construction Research & Training Center (GCRTC) and the Applied Laboratory for Advanced Materials & Structures (ALAMS) at UBC. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Western University in 2008. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles and holds several patents. Dr. Alam serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers).

Saqib Khan (P.Eng. in BC, AB, ON; S.E. and P.E. in WA; P.E. in CA, AL) comes with 22+ years of experience in bridge engineering. He is a Principal and founding partner at Spannovation Consulting Limited.

Dr. Qi Zhang is an instructor at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Civil Engineering department and a Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC Okanagan. Prior to his teaching career, he was a bridge engineer at WSP Canada.

Fees

Standard Fee | $1700 (GST Included)

All instructional content required to complete the course is available through the course website. There are no additional fees for textbooks.

Refunds and Cancellations

Learners who wish to initiate a refund or cancellation must by September 7, 2023.

StrongerBC future skills note: Any cancellation after September 7, 2023 will result in the full tuition amount being charged to your StrongerBC future skills grant.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant, which is available to most British Columbians and covers up to $3,500 for eligible programs starting after September 1, 2023. For more information please see the information page.

Additional Info

CONTACT

Please send additional inquiries about this micro-credential to cpe.ubco@ubc.ca.

Last updated: August 1st, 2023, LM.

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