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Lanes of Learning
News from National Highway Institute | February 2025
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Celebrating Engineers Week
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As we approach Engineers Week (February 16–22, 2025), an international celebration of the engineering profession and a well-educated workforce, we take a moment to recognize the vital role engineers play in shaping our world, especially in transportation. We must ensure the continued growth and innovation of industries like ours.
At the FHWA’s National Highway Institute (NHI), we are proud to contribute to this effort by offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to equip transportation professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel.
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Explore Learning Possibilities
From infrastructure design to safety management, NHI’s extensive course catalog supports the development of engineers committed to enhancing the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of our Nation's transportation systems.
In honor of Engineers Week, we invite all professionals in the transportation field to explore NHI's diverse learning opportunities.
The NHI Course Catalog covers a variety of Program Areas, including Construction and Maintenance; Highway Safety; and Structures.
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Take a look at our extensive course catalog and explore all the opportunities to enhance your skillsets through collaborative learning environments.
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Building Strong Foundations:
Stability in Bridge Erection
At NHI, we are bridging knowledge with interactive learning. Join our 3-day Engineering for Structural Stability in Bridge Construction (FHWA-NHI-130102) training, where participants will examine the behavior of steel and concrete girder bridges during construction and learn methods to assess their strength and stability at each critical stage. Whether new to the field or a seasoned engineer, this NHI course will enhance your skills.
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Through case studies, design examples, and demonstrations, you'll learn key stability analysis techniques and how to apply them in bridge erection planning.
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The course covers the role of permanent and temporary bracing, construction practices like lifting and bracing installation, and the impact of deck placing equipment, overhang brackets, and staging on stability.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to identify potential stability failures by examining real-life examples, apply advanced stability analysis techniques, and assess construction plans for safety and cost-effectiveness, all while understanding the fundamentals of stability theory and its impact on bridge strength and performance during construction.
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Reflections from a Professional Engineer and
NHI Instructor
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Congratulations to the 2024 Instructors of Excellence Award recipients! We honor these dedicated NHI-Certified Instructors who have gone above and beyond for adult learners throughout the past year.
Thank you for your dedication to advancing the knowledge and skills of the transportation workforce and commitment to excellence, professionalism, and learner-centric training.
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Did You Know?
In 2024, NHI welcomed 75 new instructors. Throughout the year, courses were held in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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For more information or questions about NHI training, please contact NHI at nhicustomerservice@dot.gov or 877.558.6873.
Thank you for being part of the National Highway Institute community!
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NHI: Where Learning Paves The Way!
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