Agenda

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Monday, June 14, 2021
10:00 am – 2:30 pm CDT (incl. two 15-min. breaks)

 

Presented by
Bill Simpson, P.E. Geotechnical Structure Design Specialist at Engineered Earth Solutions, LLC

Agenda:
Unreinforced Slope Stability Analysis
– Fundamental soil characteristics and slope instability
– Engineering mechanics underlying slope instability
– Geologic conditions and construction practices
– Field observations to distinguish types of instability
– Construction practices to improve or restore stability
– Examining causes of slope instability
– Evaluating slopes
– Slope stability analysis
– Engineered slopes
Reinforced Slope Stability Analysis
– Geosynthetic materials and their properties
– Learn to visually identify geosynthetics as to type, method of manufacture,
relative strength, relative permeability, and relative cost
– Geosynthetics and their roles in slope stability
– Deep seated stability analysis
– Calculations and software
– Exercise/example
– Case histories/examples of slope failures and repairs

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
4.0 PDHs

Architects:
4.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:    (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
4.0 LU|HSW

Landscape Architects:
4.0 HSW CE Hours

LA CES:    (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
4.0 HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers:
4.0 ASFPM CECs

International Code Council:
.4 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
See each course listing for the type and amount of each continuing education credit available. Individual courses for engineers and architects are not subject to pre-approval. HalfMoon Education does not apply for landscape courses in FL, NC, and NJ or land surveyor courses in FL, KS, NJ, TN and TX, unless expressly stated.

HalfMoon Education Certifying Entities
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
International Code Council (No. 1232)
Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059),
Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (No. S-0130),
and North Dakota.
Course-by-Course Providers:
Association of State Floodplain Managers
International Society of Arboriculture Society of American Foresters
American Planning Association/APA

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for engineers, architects, and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2), §69.6(i)(2), and §79-1.5(i)(2)).

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).

Speakers

Bill Simpson, P.E.

Geotechnical Structure Design Specialist at Gradelta Engineering

Mr. Simpson founded Gradelta Engineering in 2020 with the intent to help clients better understand the combination of geotechnical and structural engineering that he has worked with for the past 20 years. He earned his B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently provides engineering services to contractors and fellow engineers for earth structure pricing, along with the plans and calculations needed for construction. He frequently consults with clients regarding the optimal structure type and location on the construction site to minimize risk and maximize useable space. He also works in the education sector providing not just seminars such as this one, but also acting as a subject matter expert creating study guide and test prep content for the NCEES Professional Civil Engineer exam. Mr. Simpson has also worked with lawyers and insurance companies during forensic investigation and lawsuits surrounding retaining walls and slope failures. His hope is that through the instructional services that he currently provides, slopes will remain stable and retaining wall failure will be eliminated.

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 Slope Stability

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the science, materials, and techniques for achieving unreinforced slope stability and reinforced slope stability.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the fundamental soil characterizes and engineering mechanics that are common to slope instability, and they’ll be able to describe field observations to distinguish types of slope instability.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify causes of slope instability, and they will be able to describe construction practices to improve or restore stability.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the processes of evaluating slopes, conducting a slope stability analysis, and engineering slope to achieve and maintain stability.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the practice of using geosynthetic materials to repair and maintain slope stability, and they will be able to identify geosynthetics as to type, method of manufacture, relative strength, relative permeability, and relative cost.

LUs: 4.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site development and earthwork

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 04/05/2024

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.

USB MP4/PDF Price: $210.00