Agenda

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Friday, September 17, 2021
 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CDT
(incl. a 60-min break)

 

Presented by:
James A. McKelvey, III, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE

Agenda
Soil Mechanics Review, OSHA Requirements and Slope Stability
Soil mechanics review
OSHA requirements for excavations
Safe vs. stable excavations
Slope stability for excavations

Shoring Options and Earth Pressure Theories and Influences
Shoring options
Earth pressure theories
Influence of surcharges
Influence of overlying slopes and seepage

Vertical Excavation Design
Modes of failure
ASD and LRFD design methodologies
Cantilever wall analysis
Influence of movement
Lateral earth pressures for braced walls
Braced walls
Anchored walls
Cofferdams
Basal heave
Horizontal deformation
Vertical deformation
Structural design

Case Histories
Open cuts
Vertical shoring
Cofferdams
Tie backs

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA:   (AIA credits only available for attending live webinar)
6.5 LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

Deep Excavations
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in
Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New
Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education
is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects via its
registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System
(Regulations of the Commissioner §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing
education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area
of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

James “Jay” A. McKelvey, III, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE

Director-Geotechnical Design Division at Earth Engineering Inc. in East Norriton, Pennsylvania.

Mr. McKelvey is the director of the Geotechnical Design Division at Earth Engineering Inc. in East Norriton, Pennsylvania. He is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in California, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Mr. McKelvey is also a Diplomate (D.GE) of the Academy of Geo-Professionals and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE). Mr. McKelvey has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering including site assessment and field investigations; deep and shallow foundation design for buildings, bridges, and other structures; retaining wall design; embankment stability; mechanically stabilized soil structures; and subsurface hydrology. He also has significant experience in mitigating heavy construction claims and in litigation support pertaining to impacted heavy construction projects. Mr. McKelvey has also handled construction support and construction quality assurance projects. His environmental engineering experience includes technical contributions to the remediation of many Superfund sites and over 50 landfill design projects. Mr. McKelvey has published over 30 technical papers in journals, conference proceedings and trade magazines. He is the past chair for the Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI) and is a voting member in ASTM committees Soil and Rock (D18), and Geosynthetics (D35). He is an editorial board member of the Geotechnical Testing Journal. Mr. McKelvey also serves on two Geo-Institute committees; Earth Structures and Embankments and Dams, the latter of which he is a member of the subcommittee on landslide risk assessment.

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 Excavations

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines soil mechanics, shoring options for deep excavations, earth pressure theory, and vertical excavation design.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss soil mechanics and their relevance to deep excavation, and they will be able to reference and comply with OSHA requirements for deep excavations.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss earth pressure theory and be able to identify shoring options for deep excavation projects.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss deep foundation horizontal deformation and vertical deformation causation and remedies.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe the types and applications for deep excavation cantilever walls, braced walls, anchored walls, and cofferdams.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site development and deep foundations

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/14/2024

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: $299.00