Agenda

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
10:00 am – 12:40 pm CDT (incl. 10-min. break)

 

Presented by
Bill Simpson, P.E.

Agenda:
Common types of retaining walls commonly used in today’s construction
Best applications of a cast-in-place concrete retaining wall
Alternatives to cast-in-place retaining wall construction
Advantages to using gravity retaining walls
Different types of gravity retaining walls
Basic concepts of MSE systems
When to specify an MSE wall or MSE slope
Site layout concerns to consider when locating a retaining wall

 

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
2.5 PDHs

Architects:
2.5 HSW CE Hours
2.5 AIA LU|HSWs 

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

Floodplain Managers:
2.5 ASFPM CECs

International Code Council:
Pending

 

Continuing Education Credit Information  
 This webinar is open to the public and is designed to offer 2.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 2.5 HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects, and 2.5 HSW continuing education hours to 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 2.5 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 2.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

 The International Code Council has approved HalfMoon Education as a Preferred Provider of continuing education (No. 1232). Course approval is pending in the specialty area of Sitework. 

 This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 2.5 CECs for floodplain managers. 

 Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits. 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

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

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: Retaining Wall Selection: How to Know What to Specify

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course is intended to assist design professionals in selecting the appropriate retaining wall for their needs. The course looks at several different types of walls and their best applications and offers guidance as to when to use certain types of walls and slopes.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be identify common types of retaining walls that are commonly used in today’s construction, as well as the best applications of a cast-in-place concrete retaining wall.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to select alternatives to cast-in-place retaining wall construction and understand the advantages to using gravity retaining walls.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to review the different types of gravity retaining walls and explain the basic concepts of MSE systems.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify site layout concerns to consider when locating a retaining wall and determine when to specify an MSE wall or MSE slope.

LUs: 2.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience in site design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 

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.

USB MP4/PDF Price: $169.00