Agenda

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST
Friday, February 24, 2023
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST

Presented by:
Steven Halcomb, P.E. G.E.

 

Agenda Day One: Thursday, February 23, 2023
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST (including a 15-min. break)

Introduction to Cold Regions Foundations
Introduction to frozen ground
Physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of soils
Heat flow in soils
Ground thermal regime
Foundation design approaches

Shallow Foundation Design in Cold Regions
Shallow foundation design and the thermal state
Shallow foundation design for bearing capacity
Shallow foundation design for settlement
Mitigation of frost heave on shallow foundations

 

Agenda Day One: Friday, February 24, 2023
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST (including a 15-min. break)

Deep Foundation Design in Cold Regions
Pile design philosophy
Types of piles
Axial pile design
Lateral pile design
Other considerations
• Down drag, dynamic loads, frost heaves

Foundation Construction in Cold Regions
Working in the cold
Construction and the long term thermal regime
Construction for shallow foundations
Construction for deep foundations

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs

Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit 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.

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|HSWs (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).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Steven Halcomb, P.E., G.E.

Devise Engineering

Mr. Halcomb has over 16 years of geotechnical earthquake engineering experience in Alaska and throughout the US. He is Principal Geotechnical Engineer with Devise Engineering in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Halcomb regularly oversees geotechnical efforts on projects ranging from several hundred thousand to multi-million dollars in various environments including the arctic, subarctic, and marine. He has experience in shallow and deep foundation design, retaining walls, slope stability, pavements, excavations, and regularly aids during construction and performs various inspections. Mr. Halcomb has worked in ideal and adverse conditions including liquefiable and expansive soils and frozen ground requiring extensive thermal modeling. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Geo-Institute. Mr. Halcomb earned his B.S., M.C.E., M.S. in Arctic Engineering, and an Earthquake graduate certificate all from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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: Foundations in Cold Regions

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6-hour live course will cover how to design and construct building foundations that account for the unique physical, thermal and mechanical properties of soils found in cold regions.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe physical, thermal and mechanical properties of soils in cold regions as they relate to foundation design and construction.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to determine the bearing capacity and mitigate frost heave for shallow foundations in cold regions.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and discuss various pile design philosophies, and describe unique factors that impact deep foundations in cold regions, including down drag, dynamic loads, and frost heave.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify and describe the long-term effects of freezing and thawing conditions on building materials and components.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with building design and construction concepts

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 06/28/2024

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.