The purpose of this course is to provide general guidelines and training to maintenance supervisors and other personnel who are responsible for making decisions related to the maintenance of highway slopes. Maintenance personnel are often called upon to make quick technical decisions in emergency situations that demand a high level of expertise. This course will provide the essentials to slope maintenance and slide restoration for transportation field personnel with an asset management perspective. This course will cover the conditions and factors affecting slope movement, stability and deterioration, and the cost considerations of maintenance, and stabilization of slope failures.
Transportation and maintenance field personnel and supervisors, or others with an asset management interest.
- Introduction
- Role of Maintenance
- Types of Slope Movements
- Slope Recognition & Identification
- Maintenance of Slopes
- Stabilization & Repair
- Retaining Structures
Payment is required in advance, except for employees of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
This course is self-paced and runs Monday through Friday from 8am EST to 5pm EST.
