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Presentation by David Platz of FHWA on Careers in Transportation - Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences Shadow Day 02-08-12.
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FHWA-RC-Construction and Project Management Team
David D. Platz, PE
Construction and Project Management Engineer
Formal Education
February 8, 2012
1994
1996
1999
2008
Education Never Stops…
• High School• Technical College• University
B.S. Civil Engineering
M.S. Civil Engineering
Engineering Education – The Foundation
High School Math:• Algebra• Geometry• Trigonometry• Calculus
February 8, 2012
College Math:• Calculus I• Calculus II• Calculus III• Differential Equations• Linear Systems Analysis• Statistics
Engineering Education – The Foundation
High School Science:• Natural Science• Biology• Chemistry• Physics
February 8, 2012
College Science:• Chemistry I• Chemistry II• Physics I• Physics II
• Orbital Mechanics (just a fun physics class)
Engineering Education – The Core Classes
Engineering:• Statics• Dynamics• Electrical Science• Thermodynamics• Computer Programs• Materials• Strength of Materials• Fluid Mechanics• Engineering Economics
February 8, 2012
Civil Engineering:• Soil Mechanics• Water Resources• Surveying• Drafting• Concrete Design• Transportation Engineering• Environmental Impacts
Engineering Education – The Fun Classes
Transportation Engineering:• Traffic Control• Physical Planning• Municipal Engineering• Urban Transportation• Senior Design Project
February 8, 2012
Urban Planning:• Land Use • Urban Problems• Urban Solutions• Municipal Engineering• Urban Transportation
• What do I do?
• Major Project Management• Cost Estimate Reviews• Contract Administration• Local Public Agencies• Construction Quality• Construction Inspection and Oversight
February 8, 2012
Major Project Management - Critical Path Method
February 8, 2012
Team Work
February 8, 2012
Cost Estimate Reviews
February 8, 2012
Contract Administration
February 8, 2012
Construction
Planning
NEPA Design ROW
CE, EA, EIS
Location & Design Concept approval
Cool Projects! Marquette Interchange, Milwaukee, WI
February 8, 2012
Cool Projects! United States Highway 12
February 8, 2012
Cool Projects! Hangers in Iraq
February 8, 2012
Cool Projects! Hangers in Iraq
February 8, 2012
Cool Projects! United States Highway 41
February 8, 2012
Cool Projects! Roads in Afghanistan
February 8, 2012
Cool Projects! Roads in Afghanistan
February 8, 2012
QUESTIONS?
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