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 – 4:30 pm

Analyzing the Stability of Slopes

   Evaluating types of slopes
      • Natural slopes
      • Engineered slopes
   Reviewing geologic conditions
   Examining soils and topography
   Evaluating surface and groundwater conditions
   Methods of slope failure
      • Rock fall and rockslides
      • Slump
      • Mudslides
   Methods of slope analysis

Slope Stabilization Methods – Part I

   Unloading
   Buttressing
   Draining
   Reinforcing
   Installing retaining walls

Slope Stabilization Methods – Part II

   Use of vegetation
   Surface protection
   Soil engineering
   Rock slope stabilization

Preserving Streambeds, Shorelines and Drainage Channels

   Preserving streambeds
   Maintaining shoreline
   Stormwater management and drainage

Reviewing Slope Stabilization Case Studies

   Examples of slope stabilization using retaining walls
   Examples of slope stabilization using earthworks
   Examples of slope stabilization using drainage

Credits

Architects
     6.5 HSW PDHs/CE Hours
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Landscape Architects
     6.5 HSW PDHs/CE Hours
     6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs

Professional Engineers
     6.5 CE Hours

Floodplain Managers
     6.5 ASFPM CECs

Contractors
     Non-Credit Cont. Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW PDHs/continuing education hours to Washington architects and landscape architects. It also offers a 6.5 hour continuing education opportunity to Washington professional engineers (not required for license renewal). Courses and course providers are not preapproved in Washington.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architect Continuing Education System for 6.5 HSW PDHs.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor for architects and landscape architects in New York. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. Educator and course approval is not required in other states.

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this activity for 6.5 CECs.

This course offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a continuing education requirement.

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

Scott Palmer, .

Palmer Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.

Palmer Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.Mr. Palmer has over 17 years of experience in civil engineering focusing on water resources and geotechnical engineering. His expertise is in foundation design, below grade and earth retaining structures, hydrology, hydraulics, design of hydraulic structures, hydrogeology, materials testing, slope stability, expansive soils, subsurface seepage, fill placement, and hard rock excavation. Mr. Palmer has performed as project engineer and project manager on many water resources and geotechnical projects for private and government entities. His background includes project management, design and analysis of all phases of municipal and private construction projects, including preliminary geotechnical planning, investigation, geologic mapping, aerial photo review, preparation of plans and specifications, contractor selection, design-build, project engineering support, and forensic studies. Mr. Palmer has designed and prepared plans and specifications for rehabilitation of dams, levees, ponds, and above and below-grade foundations. Other design experience includes treated and raw water transmission pipelines and retaining wall analysis. Mr. Palmer earned his B.S. degree from Colorado State University.