Agenda

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Presented by

Ibraheem Shunnar, P.E.

Day One: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST (incl. a 15-min. break)

Evaluating Building Sites
Soil mechanics overview
Site exploration
Subsurface exploration
Laboratory soil testing
Design soil profile

Shallow Foundation Design
Bearing capacity
Settlement
Spread footings
Mat foundations


Day Two: Thursday, February 25, 2021

11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST (incl. a 15-min. break)

Special Considerations in Foundation Design and Construction
Foundations on expansive soils
Foundations on stratified soils
Foundations on the slope
Retaining and basement walls
Slope stability
Excavation and grading
Dewatering and drainage
Surface preparation and verification
Complying with building codes

Soil Improvement and Foundation Diagnosis and Repair
Soil improvement
Causes of foundation damage
Repair techniques
• Structural support
– Helical piers
– Jacked piers
– Mini piles
– Slab jacking
– Pit underpinning
• Grouting methods
– Cement grouting
– Chemical grouting
– Compaction grouting
– Fracture grouting
– Jet grouting

 

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:
6.0 PDHs

Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)

International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Building)


Continuing Education Credit Information

Shallow Foundation Design, Construction and Repair
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers
in Florida (Provider No. 5554646), Indiana (License No. CE21655559), Maryland,
New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP55555655), North Carolina (S-5135), and North
Dakota. 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 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is
reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the
specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

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

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

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: Shallow Foundation Design, Construction and Repair

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines how to evaluate sites for shallow foundations and what to consider when designing them. It covers special considerations in foundation design and construction and how to improve soil. The course also looks at how to diagnosis and repair shallow foundation problems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of evaluating building sites for shallow foundations, which include site and soil exploration, subsurface exploration, and laboratory soil testing.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to establish the bearing capacity of soils and foundations when designing shallow foundations, and they will be take into account soil settlement.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and describe special considerations and soil improvement needs for shallow foundations on expansive soils, stratified soils, and foundations on slopes.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to establish the causes of foundation damage and determine appropriate repair techniques.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site evaluations and foundation construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/22/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.