Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

Friday, September 10, 2021
9:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT (incl. a 60-min break)

 

Presented by
Edward Fronapfel

Agenda
Science of Structures
Superstructure vs substructure
Typical loads on superstructure
• Vertical loads (dead, live, snow, roof, etc.)
• Lateral loads (wind, seismic, etc.)
Load path to foundation system
Typical load path on substructure
• Vertical loads (dead)
• Lateral loads (soil, hydrostatic, etc.)
Load path to supporting soils
Soils testing
• Code requirements
• Properties
• Reporting

Foundation Design
Foundation types
Design using soil parameters
• Prescriptive vs engineered design
– Spread footing design
– Deep foundation design
– Retaining wall design

Assessing a Property
Discussion of damages
• Prong 1
• Prong 2
• Cause and effect
Site observations
Relative level survey
• Types of equipment and tolerances
• Performing a survey

Foundation Repair Methods
Underpinning
• Verification and proof tests
Foundation repair
• Issues
• Repair details
• Repaired conditions
Secondary repairs

 

 Webinar Instructions

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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs

Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours

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

International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
Foundation Damage and Repair: Science, Materials and Techniques
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 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 engineers and
architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing
Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §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 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/
CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area
of Building (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

Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE

President, 7272 Consulting

Mr. Fronapfel has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural and forensic engineering. Ed’s a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WY. Mr. Fronapfel has been deposed nearly 800 times and admitted into trial settings over 125 times. He has been used as an expert in arbitration and mediations over 500 times since the late 1990s. Mr. Fronapfel is an instructor for the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, the College of Contract Management, U.K., Diploma in Structural Forensic Engineering, and he has been an adjunct professor for the Burns School of Real Estate Management, University of Denver, since 2007. Mr. Fronapfel is a Board-Certified Member of the Association of Building Inspection Professionals, a Certified Forensic Claims Consultant through AACE, a Board-Certified member of the International Board of Forensic Engineering and Science and a Member of The Academy of Experts, U.K., and a Fellow Member of ASCE and of NAFE.

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: Foundation Damage and Repair: Science, Materials and Techniques

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the science of structures, including the superstructure versus the substructure of a building, foundation design, site assessment for foundation damage, and foundation repair methods.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss scientific properties of a buildings superstructure and substructure and the effects of various loads on both of them.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify foundation types, describe foundation design using soil parameters, and prescriptive versus engineered design methods.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to assess a property for damages, determine causes and effects of damages, and explain the need for a level survey.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify and describe foundation repair methods, including underpinning and secondary repairs.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with foundation design and construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/08/2024

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.