Agenda
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Friday, April 4, 2025
9:00 am – 12:15 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Nathan Jones
Formation of Soils
Properties of Soil
- Permeability
- Compressibility
- Soil hydraulics
- Soil strength
Soil Classification
- Soil textures
- Soil classification chart
Soil Classification Process
- Site reconnaissance
- Geology and visual observations
- Drilling and boring
- Test pits
- Sieving
- Laboratory analysis
Soil Improvement Options
Webinar Instructions
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Credits
Engineers
3.0 PDHs
Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
3.0 HSW PDHs
ICC - International Code Council
.3 CEUs (Sitework)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 3.0 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 License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .3 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (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 is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; 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:
3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Nathan Jones
State Soil ScientistAfter a short time working construction and in law enforcement, Mr. Jones finished his degree in Environmental Soil Science at the University of Georgia. He started working for NRCS in Wyoming in 2006 mapping soils on an initial soil survey crew. In 2010, Mr. Jones and his family then moved to South Dakota where he worked on updating soil survey information until he was selected as the State Soil Scientist in 2014. He is responsible for anything soil and soil health related across the state. Mr. Jones enjoys teaching most anywhere, but especially at the local middle school where he talks each fall about soil and why we need to take care of it. He and his wife have four children, only one left at home now. They enjoy pretty much anything related to the outdoors.
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: Soil Investigation and Classification
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This three-hour course explains the properties, characteristics and formation of soils and describes investigational methods to use on construction sites to identify and classify soils, such as site reconnaissance, drilling, sieving and laboratory analysis. The course concludes by assessing soil improvement options.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to discuss the formation and properties of soils, including permeability, compressibility and strength, and explain the importance of identifying them.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to classify soils by assessing the soils texture and by utilizing the soil classification chart.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to describe the available methods of soil investigation on construction sites such as site reconnaissance, visual observations, drilling, boring and test pits.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to identify potential sitework and/or foundational problems that may arise due to inadequate soil and discuss improvement options.
LUs: 3.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: Experience with sitework
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/17/2027
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.
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