Agenda

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST

 

Presented by: David Harmanos

Complying with Codes and Standards for Shallow Foundations

  • Building code and residential code requirements
  • Structural requirements and requirements for concrete and steel reinforcement

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

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

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 HSW LUs

Accountants
7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed 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 7.0 HSW LUs (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).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

David Harmanos, P.E.

Branch Manager at Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.

Mr. Harmanos is a professional engineer with extensive experience in subsurface exploration, soil testing, infiltration testing, geosynthetics, and seismic and advanced analysis. His expertise includes commercial, industrial and institutional foundation design; retaining wall and steep slope design; sinkhole remediation; landfill design; site work; forensic engineering; LEED consulting; and construction quality control/assurance (CQA/QC). Mr. Harmanos is a graduate of Drexel University where he received both his BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering (Geosynthetics and Geotechnical). Hillis-Carnes performs geotechnical engineering consulting and laboratory testing services. Its construction services include evaluation of bearing materials, inspection of pile driving, slope inclinometer installation and monitoring, and retaining wall construction observation.

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 explains how building sites for shallow foundation structures are evaluated, reviews applicable building codes, and discusses shallow foundation design, allowable settlement and consolidation, shallow foundation construction, basements as foundations, special considerations in foundation design, and the diagnosing and repair of 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 with site and structural design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/04/2026

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.