Foundation and Retaining Wall Damage and Repair: Science, Materials, and Techniques
Agenda
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by: Edward Fronapfel MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE
Science of Structures and Soils
- Typical loads on shallow foundations
- Typical loads on slabs
- Soil mechanics and effects on structures
- Soil properties
- Bearing capacity
- Soil settlement
- Effects of water, frost and freeze/thaw cycle
Foundation Features, Materials and Functionality
- Design and construction of shallow foundations
- Design and construction of slab foundations
- Design and construction of basements and retaining walls
- Design and construction of specialty features: walk-outs, partially-exposed foundations
Evaluating Foundation/Retaining Wall/Slab Damage
- Inspecting, monitoring and assessing damage
- Settlement
- Frost heave
- Expansive soils
- Shrinkage
- Subsurface erosion
- Subsidence
- Cracking
- Utility failures
- Poor drainage
Stabilizing and Repairing Foundations/Retaining Walls/Slabs
- Piers, piles
- Soil tiebacks
- Carbon fibers
- Soldier beams
- Crack repair
- Secant-tangent walls
- Underpinning
- Reconstruction
Case Studies
- Developing stabilization and/or repair strategies for real-life problems
- Registrants are welcome to bring their own foundation problems for discussion
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs
ICC - International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). 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 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA),
6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE
Chief Executive Officer, SBSA, LLC, A Charles Taylor CompanyMr. Fronapfel is the CEO and founder of SBSA who is now owned by Charles Taylor. The firm provides consulting regarding the construction, design, and quality assurance associated with new and existing structures. His expertise includes geo-hydrology, hydrology, development, civil engineering, structural engineering, building envelope, commissioning, and the interdisciplinary-required practices in the behavior of foundations, substructures, superstructures, and building envelopes in the as-built environment.
Mr. Fronapfel provides consulting to designers, builders, developers, attorneys, and real estate professionals. For over 30 years, his work has included ground-up construction and post-construction evaluation of thousands of structures across the United States. He is licensed in 39 states and Puerto Rico. The firm includes architects, engineers, construction managers, constructors, and reserve study specialists to allow the firm to provide the majority of consulting from in-house staff.
Mr. Fronapfel has been a Distinguished Lecturer for ASHRAE, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, Burns School, and a Lecturer for the College of Contract Management, U.K. He also is a speaker for a number of organizations including EEBA, DOE, AIA, HBA, ICC-Colorado, and others.
Mr. Fronapfel’s experience includes providing more than 700 depositions, hundreds of arbitrations, and more than 110 trial testimonies.
The materials provided herein are based on SBSA’s and his experience in the observation, evaluation, analysis, and reconstruction of properties that have experienced undesired serviceability and performance results.
AIA Info
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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: Foundation and Retaining Wall Damage and Repair: Science, Materials, and Techniques
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course analyzes and evaluates damage to foundations, retaining walls, and slabs by utilizing an understanding of the science of soils and structures. The course will instruct design professionals on how to identify and evaluate damages and provide guidance in the repair and rehabilitation of these structures.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to review the science of structures and soils and how they interact based on soil properties, bearing capacity, soil settlement, and the presence of water or ice.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze the features, materials, and functionality of shallow foundations, slab foundations, basements, retaining walls, and specialty features such as walk-outs and partially-exposed foundations.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to evaluate damage to foundations, retaining walls, and slabs through proper inspection, monitoring, and assessment and identify frost heave, cracking, poor drainage, shrinkage, expansive soils, and other damages.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to review stabilization and repair techniques for foundations, retaining walls, and slabs, including piers, piles, carbon fibers, soil tiebacks, soldier beams, crack repair, underpinning and more.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site evaluations and earthwork
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 08/18/2025
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.