2023 Crosstie Grading Seminar
in the North Little Rock, Arkansas area March 20-23, 2023 Arrival day is 5 pm March 20th. Classes are the 21st, 22nd (full days) and 23rd (half day with optional treated tie inspection).
2023 Agenda:
Monday, March 20th Welcome Reception Sponsored by Brewco
Tuesday, March 21st Welcome, Overview, Safety Briefing, Icebreaker Engineering, Brief History, & Why Defects Matter Introduction to Crosstie Defects Tie Inspection & Grading 101 with Video Examples Lunch Grading Quiz & Discussion Intro to RTA Species & Species ID Breakout Groups with Big Blocks- Species ID Big Block Test Adjourn Dinner on Your Own
Wednesday, March 22nd Insects, Fungi, & Air Drying Treating Demonstration and Red Oak Bubbles Operations & Inspection Points Review Grading & Species Questions Lunch and prepare to go to the plant Tour the treating plant ID 25 Ties and Practice Grading Answers for Practice Ties Dinner on Your Own
Thursday, March 23rd Wood and Timber Procurement Review Drive to Plant, Instructions and Final Questions Final Test- Tie Grading Derby Tie Grading Derby Answers Boxed Lunch at the Plant Awards/Certificates/Evaluations/Closing Treated Tie Inspection for Those Interested
Check out the video to see a sample of what will be covered in this educational seminar!
RTA Tie Grading Seminar on Wood Identification Module 2 from Railway Tie Association on Vimeo.
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