Georgia Slope Stabilization
Agenda
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Day One: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
9:00 am – 12:15 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)
Day Two: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
9:00 am – 12:15 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)
Presented by
Bill Simpson, P.E.
Georgia Slope Stabilization Day One
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 9:00 am – 12:15 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)
Unreinforced Slope Stability
Fundamentals of slope instability
Soil and geological mechanics related to slope instability
How geologic conditions affect slope stability
Observations of slope instability
Construction practices to improve or restore slope stability
Equations, calculations and example of an unreinforced slope
How to Design an MSE Slope (part 1)
Geosynthetic properties for use in slope stabilization
Material required for the exposed face of the slope to maintain long term stability
Georgia Slope Stabilization Day Two
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 9:00 am – 12:15 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)
How to Design an MSE Slope (part 2)
Equations, calculations, and example of using geosynthetics to reinforce a slope
Soil properties and conditions that contribute to slope stability
Deep seated stability analysis
Best Practices for Slope Stability and Case Histories
Preventing problems or failures through improved site layout
Preventing problems or failures through proper design techniques
Roles and responsibilities of the design and construction team to ensure structure success
Typical causes of problems or structure failure
Recognizing and preventing a problem during construction
How water (both surface and below ground) affects an earth structure
Appropriate measures to take during construction to ensure long term earth structure success
Case histories and examples of failed structures
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW
Landscape Architects (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 LA CES HSW PDHs
International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Sitework)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects in Georgia.
Engineers, architects and landscape architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
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 Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Bill Simpson, P.E.
Geotechnical Structure Design Specialist at Gradelta Engineering
Mr. Simpson founded Gradelta Engineering in 2020 with the intent to help clients better understand the combination of geotechnical and structural engineering that he has worked with for the past 20 years. He earned his B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently provides engineering services to contractors and fellow engineers for earth structure pricing, along with the plans and calculations needed for construction. He frequently consults with clients regarding the optimal structure type and location on the construction site to minimize risk and maximize useable space. He also works in the education sector providing not just seminars such as this one, but also acting as a subject matter expert creating study guide and test prep content for the NCEES Professional Civil Engineer exam. Mr. Simpson has also worked with lawyers and insurance companies during forensic investigation and lawsuits surrounding retaining walls and slope failures. His hope is that through the instructional services that he currently provides, slopes will remain stable and retaining wall failure will be eliminated.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Georgia Slope Stabilization
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines how to analyze, maintain and restore slope stability in conditions specific to Georgia. Topics include the fundamentals of slope instability, how to design an MSE slope, and best practice for slope stability.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the fundamentals of slope instability and how geologic conditions affect slope stability.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe how to document observations of slope instability and identify construction practices that can improve or restore slope stability.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify geosynthetic properties for use in slope stabilization, and will be able to discuss and reference equations, calculations and examples of using geosynthetics to reinforce a slope.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify typical causes of problems or failures and examine how to prevent slope problems or failures through proper design techniques, improved site layout and other construction and design best practices.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some experience with site development
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/21/2024
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@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.