Agenda

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
8:30 am – 4:45 pm CST (including a 60-min. break)

Presented by
Antonios Vytiniotis, PhD, PE

Agenda
Slope Mechanics and Movement
Types of slope movement and instability
• Deep-seated/slump
• Rock fall and rockslides
• Mudslides
Analyzing the stability of slopes
Slope stability concepts
• Reviewing geologic conditions
• Examining soils and topography
• Evaluating surface and groundwater conditions
• Natural vs. engineered slopes
Methods of slope stability analysis
• Strength selection for analysis
• Limit equilibrium analysis
• Finite element analysis
Slope instability case studies

Slope Stabilization Methods
General concepts of slope stabilization
Unloading
Surface protection
• Use of vegetation
• Geosynthetics
Increase resisting loads
• Buttressing
• Reinforcing
• Installing earth retention structures
Water management
• Surface water
• Managing water table
Rock slope stabilization
Geosynthetics

Preserving Streambeds, Shorelines and Drainage Channels
Scour basics
Preserving streambeds
Maintaining shoreline
Stormwater management and drainage

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW

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

International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Sitework)

Floodplain Managers:
6.5 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for 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 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.5 CECs.

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

Speakers

Antonios Vytiniotis, Ph.D. P.E.

Director – Group Lead, Massachusetts Consulting, Geocomp

Antonios Vytiniotis is a member of the Geo-Institute’s Deep Foundation and Computation Geotechnics committees and a regional Director for the Society of Construction Law – North America.  He has background in structural and geotechnical engineering, geotechnical earthquake engineering, and numerical analysis. He has worked on numerous projects in more than 20 states and multiple countries, assisting project owners, law firms, insurance companies and developers. His analyses consist of assessing soil improvement, soil-structure interaction, dam safety, causation of MSE wall failures, effects of adjacent construction (such as vibrations or pile driving), soil heave or settlements, pipeline installation, water intrusion, and backfill quality. He is experienced in evaluating slope stability, performing mechanical and flow-through-porous media finite element analyses and soil-structure interaction using various software such as Plaxis, Flac, Geostudio, ABAQUS, LPILE, FEFLOW and GROUP. Additionally, Dr. Vytiniotis has experience in data analysis, signal processing and GIS.  Dr. Vytiniotis has performed research on the seismic response of pile-supported wharves, seismic slope stability, the effectiveness of prefabricated vertical drains (earthquake drains) and soil densification in reducing liquefaction risk, the effect of gravel drains in amplifying seismic accelerations, and numerical simulations of centrifuge experiments. In the past, Dr. Vytiniotis gained international experience in Greece and Switzerland, and was appointed lecturer at MIT.

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: Slope Stabilization and Landslide Prevention

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course provides design professionals with an in-depth analysis of slope mechanics and movement, stabilization methods, and techniques for preserving streambeds, shorelines and drainage channels.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify types of slope movement and instability and explain methods of slope stability analysis and important concepts related to slope stability.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to utilize surface protection as a means of slope stabilization, including the use of vegetation and geosynthetics.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to increase resisting loads through buttressing, reinforcing and installing earth retention structures.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify methods of preserving streambeds, maintaining shoreline and managing stormwater and drainage.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site design and slope analysis

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/21/2025

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.