Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 – 5:00 pm
Types of Retaining Walls
Traditional cantilevered retaining walls
• Reinforced concrete walls
• Reinforced concrete masonry walls
• Soldier pile and lagging walls
Traditional timber walls
Traditional gravity walls
Reinforced soil retaining walls
Anchored retaining walls (tie-backs, soil nailing, etc.)
Temporary retaining walls
Over-steepened reinforced slopes
Gabion walls
Crib walls
Private-sector vs. highway retaining wall systems
Cost of retaining walls
Retaining Wall Design
Soil design parameters
Lateral earth pressure
External stability
• Sliding
• Overturning
• Bearing capacity
• Settlement
• Scour
Internal stability
Global stability
Special considerations for tiered retaining walls
Backfill
Groundwater
Service life
Design software
Slope Stabilization
Science of slope stability
Surficial vs. deep-seated slope stability
Long term vs. short term stability
Slope stabilization techniques
• Regrading
• Excavation and replacement
• Slope reinforcement/pinning
• Ground improvement
• Toe retaining walls
Retaining Wall and Slope Stabilization Case Histories
Various commercial, residential projects
Various highway and institutional projects
Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours
Landscape Architects
7.0 LA/CES HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Architects
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
(Non-qualifying for CA
architect licensure)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers a continuing education opportunity to California professional engineers, landscape architects, architects (non-credit), and floodplain managers. Continuing education is not required for license maintenance or renewal in California.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES and LA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this course listing.
This event has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Mangers for 7.0 CECs.
Professional engineers, landscape architects, and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Siva Sivathasan
Converse ConsultantsSenior Vice President/Managing Officer/Principal Engineer for Converse Consultants
Dr. Sivathasan is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in California, with 25 years of geotechnical and construction experience. He is skilled at analyzing complex geotechnical problems and has prepared comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations. He also has extensive knowledge of construction projects from managing geotechnical observation and testing, special inspection and material testing, and Caltrans source inspection services. He has been providing source inspection for major transportation projects in Southern California. He is a subject matter expert for the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for geotechnical engineering exam development. Dr. Sivathasan has been teaching several civil engineering undergraduate and graduate classes at Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Fullerton on a part-time basis. He also taught civil engineering classes at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; the University of California at Davis and Irvine; and Cal State Northridge. He teaches geotechnical engineering and engineering surveying sections for the California Professional Engineer Exam. He is the past chair of the ASCE Los Angeles Section Geotechnical Group and has published several papers in journals and for international and national conferences.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques.
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 7.0 hour live lecture presentation covers the types of retaining walls and their applications, retaining wall design based on soil parameters, loads and other site conditions, and slope stabilization strategies.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to differentiate the types of forces that act on retaining walls.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe methods to achieve slope stability, including regrading, slope reinforcement/pinning, ground improvement, retaining structures, and excavation and replacement.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and explain the features and applications of various types of retaining walls.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe the factors that must be considered when designing a retaining wall, including soil design parameters, lateral earth pressure, bearing capacity, settlement, groundwater, and backfill.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site evaluations and earthwork.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/01/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.