Agenda

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Monday, January 31, 2022
8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST (incl. a 60-min break)

 

Presented by:
James “Jay” A. McKelvey, III, P.E.,D.GE, F.ASCE

Agenda
Slope Stability Introduction and Investigations
Types of slope movement and instability
• Erosion and mudslides
• Veneer failures
• Deep seated circular failures
• Rapid drawdown
• Rockfall and rock slides
• Seismic
Soil investigations for slope stability
• Site reconnaissance
• Geology and visual observations
• Obtaining and reviewing geotechnical reports
• Establishing appropriate investigational methods
• Subsurface investigations

Reviewing Properties of Soils and Rock
Soil classification
Physical properties
Permeability
Drained and undrained shear strength
Rock mass rating (RMR)
• Compressive strength
• Rock quality designation (RQD)
• Bedding planes, spacing and condition of discontinuities

Slope Stability and Rockfall Analyses
Slope stability concepts
Understanding slope failures
Impact of surface water and groundwater
Seismic stability
Rockfall analyses

Slope Stabilization and Case Histories
Examining slope stabilization methods
• Surface armament and vegetation
Unloading and buttressing
• Drainage
• Reinforcement with geosynthetics
• Rock slope stabilization
Case histories

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours

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

Landscape Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours

LA CES:     (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 HSW PDHs

International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
New York Slope Stabilization and Landslide Prevention
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects licensed in New York.

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for engineers, architects, and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2), §69.6(i)(2), and
§79-1.5(i)(2)).

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. HalfMoon Education is not seeking landscape architect approval in New Jersey.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 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 X.X HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 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

James “Jay” A. McKelvey, III, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE

Director-Geotechnical Design Division at Earth Engineering Inc. in East Norriton, Pennsylvania.

Mr. McKelvey is the director of the Geotechnical Design Division at Earth Engineering Inc. in East Norriton, Pennsylvania. He is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in California, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Mr. McKelvey is also a Diplomate (D.GE) of the Academy of Geo-Professionals and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE). Mr. McKelvey has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering including site assessment and field investigations; deep and shallow foundation design for buildings, bridges, and other structures; retaining wall design; embankment stability; mechanically stabilized soil structures; and subsurface hydrology. He also has significant experience in mitigating heavy construction claims and in litigation support pertaining to impacted heavy construction projects. Mr. McKelvey has also handled construction support and construction quality assurance projects. His environmental engineering experience includes technical contributions to the remediation of many Superfund sites and over 50 landfill design projects. Mr. McKelvey has published over 30 technical papers in journals, conference proceedings and trade magazines. He is the past chair for the Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI) and is a voting member in ASTM committees Soil and Rock (D18), and Geosynthetics (D35). He is an editorial board member of the Geotechnical Testing Journal. Mr. McKelvey also serves on two Geo-Institute committees; Earth Structures and Embankments and Dams, the latter of which he is a member of the subcommittee on landslide risk assessment.

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: New York Slope Stabilization and Landslide Prevention

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the types and causes of slope movements and how slopes can be stabilized in soil conditions specific to New York. It explores landslide hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify types and causes of slope movement and instability.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and describe conditions, soil and topography that tend to maintain slope stability, and they will be able discuss stability issues for natural slopes and engineered slopes.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe methods to sustain slope stability, including the use of vegetation, surface protection, unloading, buttressing, drainage, reinforcement, installation of earth retention structures, and combining methods.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze landslide hazards and risks and describe risk-reduction/mitigation strategies.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site development and earthwork

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/02/2024

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.