Foundation Damage and Repair: Science, Materials and Techniques
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Monday, December 8, 2025
9:30 am – 5:00 pm CST
Agenda:
Presented by Edward L. Fronapfel
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
- Prescriptive vs engineered 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
- Foun1dation repair
- Issues
- Repair details
- Repaired conditions
- Secondary repairs
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
Pending
ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed 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, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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 HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been submitted for AIA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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*On-Demand Credits*
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6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE
President, 7272 ConsultingMr. Fronapfel is the founder of multiple forensic firms that work nationwide, including PIE, SBSA, and CTETS. 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. Mr. Fronapfel is licensed in 39 states and Puerto Rico. Mr. Fronapfel has been a Distinguished Lecturer for ASHRAE, is an Adjunct Professor for Colorado School of Mines Civil and Environmental Engineering was and Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, Burns School for over 15 years, and a Lecturer for the College of Contract Management, U.K. He also is a speaker for a number of organizations including NSPE, ASCE, NAFE, NABIE, EEBA, DOE, AIA, ICC-Colorado, and others. Mr. Fronapfel’s experience includes providing more than 800 depositions, hundreds of arbitrations, and more than 125 trial testimonies.
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Course Title: Foundation Damage and Repair: Science, Materials and Techniques
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course explores the science behind structural loads, soil-structure interaction, and foundation design, with emphasis on diagnosing and repairing foundation damage. Instruction covers load paths, soil testing and reporting, prescriptive versus engineered design approaches, property assessment techniques, and practical repair methods including underpinning and secondary repairs.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the differences between superstructure and substructure loads, including vertical and lateral forces, and how they transfer to the foundation system.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to interpret soil testing requirements and use soil properties to inform prescriptive and engineered foundation design.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to conduct property assessments for foundation damage using site observations, cause-and-effect analysis, and relative level surveys.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to evaluate and apply appropriate foundation repair techniques, including underpinning, verification tests, and secondary repair methods.
LUs: 6.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/09/2028
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