This one day introductory training course discusses proper procedures for underground pipe installation and inspection on Michigan Department of Transportation projects and projects with state or federal funding.
The following topics are presented in this training course as they apply to the installation of culverts, storm sewer, underdrain, and drainage structures:
• Site Safety and Personal Protection including Miss Dig Location System
• Culvert Pipe, Storm Sewer Pipe, Underdrain Pipe, Drainage Structures Types, Sizes, Joints
• Storage, Delivery, Placement
• Qualified Products (QPL), Tested Stock, Approved Manufacturers
• Video Inspection, Mandrel Testing, Corrective Action
• Soil Types and Contaminated Soils
• Groundwater Conditions and Contaminated Groundwater
• Trench Excavation and Over-excavation (undercutting)
• Pipe Foundation
• Pipe Bedding
• Pipe Backfill
• Pipe Bedding Compaction Methods and Density Requirements
• Pipe Backfill Compaction Methods and Density Requirements
This training course is intended to familiarize inspectors, technicians, construction managers, superintendents, foreman, and pipe layers with the Michigan Department of Transportation requirements for the proper installation of culverts, storm sewer, underdrain, and drainage structures.
2015 Underground Pipe Installation and Inspection Class Schedule (all classes are scheduled from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm)
• PI 0203 – February 3 – Metro Region Office, Southfield – Cost $245.00
• PI 0204 – February 4 – MITA Training Room, Okemos – Cost $245.00
• PI 0205 – February 5 – Southwest Region Office, Kalamazoo – Cost $245.00
• PI 0212 – February 12 – Grand Region, FSU, Big Rapids – Cost $195.00
• PI 0420 – April 20 – Bay Region Office – Cost $245.00
• PI 0421 – April 21 – North Region Office, Gaylord – Cost $245.00
• PI 0423 – April 23 – Bay College, Escanaba – Cost $295.00
Click here to register for one of the 2015 Underground Pipe Installation and Inspection Classes.
If you have any questions or comments contact Glenn Bukoski at glennbukoski@mi-ita.com or Doug Needham at douglasneedham@mi-ita.com or call them at the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
