Shallow Foundation Design, Construction and Repair
Agenda
Part 1, Wednesday, August 12, 2020
11:00 am – 2:45 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
Evaluating Building Sites
Soil mechanics overview
Site exploration
Subsurface exploration
Laboratory soil testing
Design soil profile
Shallow Foundation Design
Using spread footings
Using mat foundations
Using hybrid foundations
Using slab foundations
Allowable Settlement and Consolidation
Determining bearing capacity
Understanding consolidation and settlement
Effects of load types and soil types
Increasing bearing capacity
Part 2, Thursday, August 13, 2020
11:00 am – 2:45 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
Shallow Foundation Construction
Grading and soil improvement
Dewatering and drainage
Excavation and underpinning
Complying with building codes
Basements as Foundations
Construction of footings, floor, and walls
Drainage considerations
Walk-outs
Handling Special Considerations in Foundation Design
Foundations on stratified soils
Foundations on expansive soils
Foundations on reinforced soils
Foundations on slopes
Diagnosing and Repairing Foundation Problems
Causes of foundation damage
Repair techniques
• Ground improvement
• Underpinning
• Soil tiebacks
• Piers, piles
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
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7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
Pending
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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.
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Course Title: Shallow Foundation Design, Construction and Repair
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentations examines building site evaluations, shallow foundation design, soil settlement and consolidation, shallow foundation construction, basements as foundations, special considerations in foundation design, and diagnosing and repairing foundation problems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of conducting a a site evaluation, including subsurface exploration, laboratory soil testing, and design soil profiles, prior to designing and constructing a shallow foundation.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to select appropriate shallow foundation type and design based on site evaluations and foundation function, including mat foundations, hybrid foundation or slab foundations.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to assess the expected load types on a foundation to determine its bearing capacity and recommend strategies to increase bearing capacity, if needed.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify shallow foundation construction processes of grading and soil improvement, de-watering and drainage, excavating and underpinning, and building code compliance.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to handle special considerations that may be encountered in foundation design, including the presence of stratified soils, expansive soils, reinforced soils, and slopes.
Learning Objective 6:
Learners will be able to determine causes of foundation damage and appropriate repair techniques.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/24/2023
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