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

Shallow Foundation Science

    Science of shallow foundation design 
      • Early trial and error 
      • Advent of theoretical soil mechanics 
      • The new branch of civil engineering: geotechnical

Evaluating Building Sites

   Role of experts in site evaluation process
   Site examination techniques
   Soil mechanics overview
   Soil sampling and testing
   Review of laboratory and field results

Shallow Foundation Design

   Possibility of subsidence
   Shallow foundations on sand
   Foundations on clay
   Special soil/site conditions
   Spread footingsMats

Shallow Foundation Construction

   Grading and soil improvement
   Dewatering and drainage
   Excavation and underpinning
   Complying with building codes

Managing Special Situations in Foundation 
Design and Construction

   Foundations on expansive and stratified soils
   Maintaining slope stability
   Retaining walls and basement walls

Diagnosing and Repairing Foundation Problems

   Causes of foundation damage
   Repair techniques 
      • Supporting interior floors 
      • Mudjacking 
      • Underpinning 
      • Deep grouting 
      • Soil stabilization

Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours

Architects
     6.5 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
    6.5 AIA LU|HSW Learning Units

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 continuing education hours to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects in most states.

The New York State Education Department considers courses as approved for New York State mandatory continuing education for professional engineers if the sponsor’s courses are approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System and are in approved subject areas.

The American Institute of Architects has approved this course for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Courses approved by the AIA qualify for New Jersey architects.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota.

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

Speakers

David Harmanos, P.E.

Branch Manager at Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc., in Pennsylvania

Mr. Harmanos is a professional engineer with extensive experience in subsurface exploration, soil testing, infiltration testing, geosynthetics, and seismic and advanced analysis. His expertise includes commercial, industrial and institutional foundation design; retaining wall and steep slope design; sinkhole remediation; landfill design; site work; forensic engineering; LEED consulting; and construction quality control/assurance (CQA/QC). Mr. Harmanos is a graduate of Drexel University where he received both his BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering (Geosynthetics and Geotechnical). Hillis-Carnes performs geotechnical engineering consulting and laboratory testing services. Its construction services include evaluation of bearing materials, inspection of pile driving, slope inclinometer installation and monitoring, and retaining wall construction observation.

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: Shallow Foundation Design, Construction, and Repair

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture examines shallow foundation science, building site evaluation, shallow foundation design and construction, managing special situations in foundation design and construction, and diagnosing and repairing foundation problems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the importance of understanding soil mechanics, conducting soil tests, and carrying out site evaluations when undertaking a shallow foundation design project.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and differentiate design considerations for foundations on sand, clay, and special soil and site conditions.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain shallow foundation strategies for site grading, soil improvement, dewatering/drainage in accordance with applicable building codes.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify common causes of foundation damage and their prescribed repair techniques, including interior floor support, mudjacking, deep grouting, underpinning, and soil stabilization.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with design and construction.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 05/06/2022

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.