Agenda

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CST

 

Presented by:
David Harmanos

Agenda:
Purposes and benefits of soil compaction in construction
What a Proctor compaction test is and when it is used
The standard Proctor and the modified Proctor
Proctor compaction test procedure
Understanding compaction results
Reading compaction curves
Tips and troubleshooting

 

Webinar Instructions
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Credits

Professional Engineers:
2.0 PDHs

Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours
2.0 AIA LU|HSW

Landscape Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours
2.0 LA CES HSW PDHs

International Code Council:
.2 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information 
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 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 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 2.0 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework(Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

David Harmanos, PE

Engineer at Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.

David Harmanos, PE, branch manager at Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc., is a professional engineer with extensive experience in subsurface exploration, soil testing, infiltration testing, geosynthetics, and seismic and advanced analysis. His expertise includes commercial, industrial and institutional foundation design; retaining wall and steep slope design; sinkhole remediation; landfill design; site work; forensic engineering; LEED consulting; and construction quality control/assurance (CQA/QC). Mr. Harmanos is a graduate of Drexel University where he received both his BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering (Geosynthetics and Geotechnical). Hillis-Carnes performs geotechnical engineering consulting and laboratory testing services. Its construction services include evaluation of bearing materials, inspection of pile driving, slope inclinometer installation and monitoring, and retaining wall construction observation. 

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: Proctor Compaction Tests in Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 2-hour course explains the purpose, procedure and tips for performing Proctor compaction tests. The course demonstrates the importance of soil compaction, analyzes the procedure, explains the results and provides useful tips and troubleshooting guidance.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the purpose and benefits of soil compaction in construction and define a Proctor compaction test and when it is used.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to understand the differences between the standard Proctor test and the modified Proctor test.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the Proctor compaction test procedure, understand compaction results and read compaction curves.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to review tips for performing proper tests and troubleshooting.

LUs: 2.0                                                                                           LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience in sitework

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/14/2025

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.