Pennsylvania Slope Stabilization & Landslide Prevention
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Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:15 pm EDT
Break
12:15 – 1:15 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
1:15 – 4:30 pm EDT
Presented by
James “Jay” A. McKelvey III
Slope Stability Introduction and Pennsylvania Subsurface Investigations
Types of slope movement and instability
• Erosion and mudslides
• Veneer failures
• Deep seated circular failures
• Rapid drawdown
• Rockfall and rockslides
• Seismic considerations in Pennsylvania
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
6.5 AIA LU/HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LA CES
6.5 HSW PDHs
Geologists
6.5 PDHs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Sitework)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and geologists, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects licensed in Pennsylvania. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Pennsylvania.
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 approval for landscape architects 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.
Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on this credit.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 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
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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: Pennsylvania Slope Stabilization & Landslide Prevention
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines various types of slope movement and instability, soil investigations for slope stability, properties of soils and rock, slope stability and rockfall analyses, and slope stabilization techniques in conditions commonly encountered in Pennsylvania.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and discuss types of slope movement and instability, including erosion, mudslides, veneer failures, rockfall and rock slides.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and describe properties of soils and rock, including permeability, and drained and undrained shear strength, and they will be able to consider the impact of these properties on slope stability or instability.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to define the effect of surface water and groundwater on slope stability, and will be able to determine what seismic conditions may impact slope stability.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to determine appropriate slope stabilization methods, including surface armament, unloading, buttressing, drainage, and reinforcement with geosynthetics.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site development and excavation methods
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: None
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.