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This is a course developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The entire class should take approximately 13 hours to complete. The Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS) Design is an innovative method of bridge support that blends the roadway into the superstructure to create a jointless interface between the bridge and the approach. In just weeks instead of months, states and local public agencies can build low-cost, durable, single-span bridges with the help of the GRS-IBS. Courses 1 and 2 cover the basics such as project design steps, site investigation, and material sampling and testing. Courses 3, 4, and 5 cover more intermediate information. Topics include hydraulic modeling, load and resistance factor design (LRFD), planning, construction, and inspection. Course 6 contains advanced information and example calculations for an actual GRS-IBS construction, including project layout, loads, and stability analyses. The training supports local agency and tribal transportation personnel who are looking to design or pursue GRS-IBS projects. There are various expertise levels within this training series. Upon completion of this series, participants will have fundamental expertise at putting together a GRS-IBS structure. This course series is divided into 6 courses that can be taken individually, at your own pace. Courses include: Course 1: Introduction to GRS-IBS Course 2: Geotechnical Site Characterization Course 3: Bridge Hydraulic Design Course 4: GRS-IBS Design Using LRFD Course 5: GRS-IBS Planning, Construction, and Inspection Course 6: Project Design Analysis This course is hosted on an outside platform. If you have issues accessing the class, please contact FHWA. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate from FHWA. You will need to submit that certificate to us using the form contained within this class for credit. The course can be counted for Road Scholar II credit.