Shallow Foundations Webinar Series
Agenda
Evaluating Building Sites
Thursday, July 25, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Soil mechanics overview
Site exploration
Subsurface exploration
Laboratory soil testing
Design soil profile
Shallow Foundation Design
Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1:00 – 2:30 PM CDT
Bearing capacity
Settlement
Spread footings
Mat foundations
Special Considerations in Foundation Design and Construction
Friday, July 26, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Foundations on expansive soils
Foundations on stratified soils
Foundations on the slope
Retaining and basement walls
Slope stability
Excavation and grading
Dewatering and drainage
Surface preparation and verification
Complying with building codes
Soil Improvement and Foundation Diagnosis and Repair
Friday, July 26, 2019, 1:00 – 2:30 PM CDT
Soil improvement
Causes of foundation damage
Repair techniques
• Structural support
– Helical piers
– Jacked piers
– Mini piles
– Slab jacking
– Pit underpinning
• Grouting methods
– Cement grouting
– Chemical grouting
– Compaction grouting
– Fracture grouting
– Jet grouting
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Credits
Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
6.0 HSW|LUs
Continuing Education Credit Information
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Speakers
Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.
There are 4 Courses in This Seminar
Evaluating Building Sites
WebinarJuly 25, 2019Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Speakers
Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.
Shallow Foundation Design
WebinarJuly 25, 2019Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Speakers
Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.
Special Considerations in Foundation Design and Construction
WebinarJuly 26, 2019Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Speakers
Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.
Soil Improvement and Foundation Diagnosis and Repair
WebinarJuly 26, 2019Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Speakers
Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.
