Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques
Agenda
A Two-Day Webinar Series!
Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques Part I
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 11:00 am – 2:45 pm CDT (including a 30 min. break)
Introduction to Soil Mechanics
An overview of soil mechanics
Retaining Walls – Stability and Types
Loads and forces
• Lateral earth pressure
• Water pressure
• Surcharge and traffic loading
• Seismic loading
External stability of retaining walls
• Sliding
• Overturning
• Bearing capacity
• Global stability
• Settlement
LRFD vs ASD
Types of stability of retaining walls
• Conventional gravity walls
• Segmental retaining walls
• MSE
• Cellular confinement wall
• Gabions
• Cantilevered walls
• Sheet pile wall
Selection of wall type
Internal Stability of Retaining Walls
Cantilevered retaining walls
MSE walls
Cellular confinement walls
Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques Part II
Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:00 am – 2:45 pm CDT (including a 30 min. break)
Slope Stability and Stabilization
Slope stability analysis
Evaluation of slope failures
Stabilization techniques and monitoring
• Unloading
• Drainage
• Buttressing
• Reinforcement
• Monitoring methods and criteria
Biotechnical Slope Stabilization
Introduction
Principles of biotechnical stabilization
Case studies
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 LA/CES HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
6.5 ASFPM CECs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Continuing Education Credit Information
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American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
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Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
American Institute of Certified Planners (APA)
Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059),
Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (No. S-0130),
and North Dakota.
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Speakers
Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.
Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 live lecture presentation examines soil mechanics, types of retaining walls and their types of stability, the internal stability provided by retaining walls, slope stabilization techniques, and the principles of biotechnical slope stabilization techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify various types of retaining walls and the types of loads, forces, and stability the provide.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the internal stability provided by cantilevered walls, MSE walls, and cellar confinement walls.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and describe slope stabilization techniques, including unloading, drainage, buttressing, and reinforcement, and they will be able to discuss slope monitoring methods and criteria.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the principles of biotechnical slope stabilization strategies.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with earthwork and site analysis
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/10/2023
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