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3D Modeling and Automated Machine Grading Workshop

September 13 and 14, 2016
Shilo Inn
Idaho Falls, Idaho

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting a training workshop on 3D Modeling and Automated Machine Grading (AMG). The workshop will highlight the technologies used in developing the grade separated Thornton Interchange. The Thornton Interchange is currently under construction and the workshop participants will be given an on the job experience in addition to classroom style presentations.

The workshop is primarily funded by a grant received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Public agency employees’ participation (travel, accommodations, per diem) will be covered with the grant money. Private attendees (e.g., contractors, consultants) will have to provide their own accommodations, travel arrangements, and pay a small registration fee (to be determined) to cover expenses for breaks and lunches.

Please contact John Bilderback at 208-334-8426 or john.bilderback@itd.idaho.gov for more information and to register.

 

WORKSHOP AGENDA
 
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
7:45 AM Sign In
8:00 AM ITD/FHWA Leadership Remarks Jason Minzghor, ITD D6
Gus Shanine, FHWA
8:15 AM Workshop Overview, Objectives, and Introductions David Unkefer, FHWA
8:45 AM Applications of 3D Engineered Models in Construction David Unkefer, FHWA
9:35 AM Survey Fundamentals for 3D Models David Unkefer, FHWA
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Design of 3D Models for Roadway and Bridge Construction – Schedule & Cost (4D & 5D) David Unkefer, FHWA
12:00 PM Lunch
(Will be provided by the Department.  The meal reimbursement will not be claimed again by any employee and attendance is mandatory.)
1:00 PM Design of 3D Model for Thornton IC Mike McKee, ITD D6
2:00 PM QC check of 3D Model and Conversions to AMG Software J-U-B Engineers, Inc.
2:30 PM AMG on Thornton Interchange Wade Allen, ITD D6
3:00 PM Break
4:00 PM Contractors Experience Western Construction
4:30 PM Panel Questions and Answer Session with all participants
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
8:00 AM Trimble Trimble
9:00 AM Leave for Tour of Thornton Interchange
12:30 PM Return, Lunch on Your Own