Agenda

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 
10:00 am – 1:15 pm CDT

 

Presented by: William C. Kwasny, P.E., BC.GE

Overview

  • Review the background of the audience in geotechnical engineering classes in college
  • Review the scope of the audience’s routine contact with geotechnical reports in their work
  • Discuss the familiarity of the audience with ASTM standards pertaining to soil and bedrock

Understanding the Proposal Process

  • The request for proposal for a geotechnical exploration: does it explain the project well?
  • Does the proposal present a thorough description of the site conditions?
  • Does the proposal present known information about the site soil and groundwater conditions?
  • Does the proposal clearly define who is responsible for selecting the boring program?

Review of Drilling Procedures

Reading the Geotechnical Report

  • There is no national standard or ASTM Standard onhow to write a geotechnical report
  • Read the entire report – not just the executive summary – it is not possible to put all of the important elements in a summary
  • Review the soil borings logs in detail
  • If there are parts of the report that you do not understand, or that are not clearly written, call the report author and ask for an explanation
  • Make sure that you read the construction considerations of the report – it may well be more important than the bearing pressure
  • Assume nothing in reading a geotechnical report

 

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Credits

Engineers
3.0 PDHs

Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.0 LU | HSW

Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
3.0 HSW PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
.3 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 3.0 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 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 3.0 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 3.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .3 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (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). 

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; 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:

3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

Speakers

William C. Kwasny, P.E., BC.GE

Founder and President of CRL Associates in Wisconsin

Mr. Kwasny has worked on numerous projects as a geotechnical engineer throughout his many years of experience, both in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has also been an active member in a number of associations including the American Society of Civil Engineers, The Geoprofessional Business Association, Minnesota Geotechnical Society, and the International Code Council.

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: How to Read and Understand a Geotechnical Report

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This three-hour course explains how to read and interpret a geotechnical report, as well as identifies the components of an quality request for proposal (RFP) for geotechnical exploration. The course provides valuable tips and guidance when reading geotechnical reports and examines the science behind soil boring logs to provide a more thorough understanding of site conditions.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the contents of a request for proposal (RFP) for geotechnical exploration, including detailed descriptions of the project, site conditions, soil and groundwater (if available).

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to clearly define who is responsible for selecting the boring program in the RFP and review drilling procedures.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze soil boring logs in detail to gain a better understanding of the important elements beyond the executive summary.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of the construction considerations portion of the report and understand that one should assume nothing in the reading of the report and contact the author if questions arise.

LUs: 3.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with sitework or site planning

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 06/18/2027

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.