Retaining Wall Design and Global Stability Analysis
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Monday, March 15, 2021
9:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT (incl. 30 min. break)
Presented by
Bill Simpson, PE, Geotechnical Structure Design Specialist at Engineered Earth Solutions, LLC
Retaining Walls: What They Do and How They Do It
Identifying and quantifying forces acting on retaining walls
Weight of the wall
Pressure from retained soil
Pressure on foundation of wall
Characteristics of soil
Loads on retained soil
Impacts of water
Equations and examples
Geosynthetics and Retaining Walls, Embankments and Slopes
Calculations and software
Types of retaining walls
Embankments
Slopes
Materials
Alternatives
Exercise
Learn to visually identify geosynthetics as to type,
method of manufacture, relative strength, relative permeability,
and relative cost
Global/Slope Stability Analysis
Examining deep seated failures
Methods of slope stability analysis
Global stability and site layout
Stabilization techniques
Drainage
Reinforcement/mechanical stabilization
Fundamental soil characteristics and global instability
Engineering mechanics underlying global instability
Field observations to distinguish types of instability
Construction practices to improve or restore stability
Site layout practices to improve stability/prevent instability
Retaining Wall Failures and Fixes
How to prevent a potential problem or failure through site layout
How to prevent a potential problem or failure through proper design techniques
Roles and responsibilities to ensure structure success
How to recognize a potential problem or failure in the field
Typical causes of problems or failures with geotechnical structures
Case studies/examples of failures and repairs
Webinar Instructions
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
LA CES: (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.0 HSW PDHs
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Sitework)
Floodplain Managers:
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing
education hour to architects in all states. It offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to
landscape architects all states.. HalfMoon Education is not seeking landscape architect
approval in Florida, New Jersey, or North Carolina.
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), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota.
HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York
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)).
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved
this course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is
reportable to the AIA/CES.
Courses approved by the AIA/CES qualify for Florida architects. Other states do not
preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for
7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this course for .7 CEUs in the specialty area
of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this webinar for 7.0 CECs for
certified floodplain managers.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete these
events, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that
follows each presentation (multiple attempts are 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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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: Retaining Wall Design and Global Stability Analysis
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines retaining wall function and principles, geosynthetics and retaining walls, embankments and slope, global/slope stability, and retaining wall failures and repairs.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain how retaining walls work, and they will be able to identify and quantify the forces that act on retaining walls.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to differentiate types of retaining walls, and they will be able to identify types of geosynthetic materials and how they are used to enhance slope stability.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify types of deep seated slope failures, methods of slope stability analysis, slope stabilization techniques, and construction practices that improve or restore stability.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe how to prevent retaining wall problems or failures through proper site layout and wall design techniques, and they will be able to recognize potential retaining wall problems, causes, and repair strategies.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with earthwork
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/28/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
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