Agenda
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Monday, May 10, 2021 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm CDT
Presented by
Casey K. Hemmatyar, SE
Agenda:
Roof collapse of a large commercial structure due to solar panel installation
Rebar cage collapse resulting in wrongful death at a parking structure
Jet bridge failure at LAX airport resulting in permanent injury
Handrail failure resulting in permanent injury
Solar panel system (photovoltaic power station) structural failure
Lessons learned
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
2.0 PDHs
Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live webinar)
2.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.2 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
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American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
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Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
American Institute of Certified Planners (APA)
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Association of State Floodplain Managers
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Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
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: Deep Dive into Real-Life Construction Failures
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines five actual construction failures and their resulting injuries and fatalities. And the lessons learned from these incidents are explored and how they can be used to prevent future failures.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the causes of a roof collapse of a large commercial structure due to a solar panel installation and what lessons were learned from it.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe the causes of a rebar cage collapse in a parking structure resulting in a wrong death and what lessons were learned from it.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe the causes of a jet bridge failure a LAX airport resulting in a permanent injury and what lessons were learned from it.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe the causes of a handrail failure that resulted in a permanent injury and what lessons were learned from it.
LUs: 2.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with structure design and construction
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/24/2024
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.