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  1. An overview of the Asset Hierarchy feature

    The AWM Asset Hierarchy feature allows for relationships to be defined between different items in the database. Relationships are created by adding links between related records. Opening the Asset Hierarchy screen for the selected record. ...
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  3. How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting

    Open Microsoft Teams Search for ‘Microsoft Teams’ using the search function on the bottom left corner of the screen. Click on the Microsoft Teams application. Select the Calendar tab Click on the Calendar tab on the far left hand column....
  4. Road Structures - Overview

    Road structures are a key asset group in a road network. They're often critical points of risk (a broken structure makes a whole road inaccessible) and require support from a specialist structural engineer to manage over the long term.  Types o...
  5. Bridge Assets - Support Information

    What data should be collected for bridges? The Bridge Data Dictionary outlines the data that must be collected and provided by suppliers carrying out activities that affect the Bridge table.  This data is required to ensure that the objectives ...
  6. Bridge Inspections - Specification

    Article Purpose To provide specification for a safe and standard method for collecting bridge condition data using Open Data Kit (ODK) data collection systems. Intended Users Anyone who is responsible for setting up or carryin...
  7. Element Condition State Tables

    1. Roadway and Deck Elements The inspector should check: The pavement for unevenness, settlement, or roughness (shown below). Shoulders, slopes, drainage, and the approach guardrail. The deck and sidewalks for various defects, noting the si...
  8. Smart Flags

    The use of a “safety” Smart Flag must  be used if, in the opinion of the Inspector, a defect impacts the integrity of the structure to such a degree that the safety of the public or structure is jeopardised. The addition of a smart flag and deter...
  9. Road and Work Safety

    The protection and safety of experts and environment are the essential on every work site and should be prioritized at all times during field operations. Working on or near roads is extremely hazardous and the following rules must be observed by ...
  10. Photographs for Bridge Inspections

    In addition to data collection, inspections must include photographing the main elements and damages, starting with the most critical ones. It is recommended to take photographs in the same sequence as the condition inspections, beginning with gen...