Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

Monday, November 1, 2021
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT (incl. a 60-min break)

 

Presented by:
Joseph S. Cooke, P.E.

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

Complying with Building Codes and Best Practices
Building code provisions on shallow foundations
Special inspection requirements
Best practices

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

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

 

 Webinar Instructions

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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

International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

Shallow Foundation Design, Construction and Repair
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in
Florida (Provider No. 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 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/ CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area
of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Joseph S. Cooke P.E.

Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Cooke’s work experience includes services in the geotechnical, construction, construction testing/inspection and environmental engineering fields. His project experience includes projects as large as 1,400 acres, buildings as large as 1.5 million square feet, “portfolio” work on as many as 75 projects in one package, and linear projects as long as 40 miles. His specific specialties include earthwork and soil issues, construction materials and project performance, forensic analysis of geotechnical and materials issues, large project planning and geotechnical-related construction planning and analysis. He has provided geotechnical engineering on over 1,500 projects in over 15 states.

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 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|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity renewable energy systems

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/24/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@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.

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $299.00