Agenda

Webinar Instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.

 

Log into Webinar:                8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:                8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Break:                                 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Afternoon Session:             1:30 – 4:30 pm

 


Slope Mechanics and Classification

    Properties of soil
      • Importance of recognizing soil properties
      • Formation of soils
      • Types of soils
   
   Soil investigation
      • Site reconnaissance
      • Geology and visual observations
      • Drilling and boring
      • Test pits
      • Establishing appropriate investigational methods
      • Obtaining and reviewing geotechnical reports

Slope Stability Analysis

   Fundamental soil characteristics and slope instability
   Engineering mechanics underlying slope instability
   Geologic conditions and construction practices
   Field observations to distinguish types of instability
   Construction practices to improve or restore stability
   Examining causes of slope instability
   Slope stability analysis
   Use of vegetation
   Surface protection
   Evaluating types of slopes
   Natural slopes
   Engineered slopes

Reinforced Slope Stability Analysis

   Calculations and software
   Geosynthetic materials
   Alternatives
   Exercise
   Learn to visually identify geosynthetics as to type, method of manufacture, 
      relative strength, relative permeability, and relative cost

Earth Structure Failures and Fixes/Site Layout and Prevention

   How to prevent a potential problem or failure
   How to recognize a potential problem or failure in the field
   Typical causes of problems or failures with geotechnical structures
   Case studies/examples of failures and repairs

Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 PDHs

Architects
     6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours (HSW)
     6.5 AIA LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
     6.5 HSW PDHs
     6.5 LA/CES HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers
     6.5 ASFPM CECs

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 HSW PDHs to landscape architects, and 6.5 HSW (Public Protection) continuing education hours to architects in most states, including West Virginia. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in West Virginia.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Please visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES course information under this seminar listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

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

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects.

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

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been reviewed by any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education purposes.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Bill Simpson, P.E.

Geotechnical Structure Design Specialist at Gradelta Engineering

Mr. Simpson founded Gradelta Engineering in 2020 with the intent to help clients better understand the combination of geotechnical and structural engineering that he has worked with for the past 20 years. He earned his B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently provides engineering services to contractors and fellow engineers for earth structure pricing, along with the plans and calculations needed for construction. He frequently consults with clients regarding the optimal structure type and location on the construction site to minimize risk and maximize useable space. He also works in the education sector providing not just seminars such as this one, but also acting as a subject matter expert creating study guide and test prep content for the NCEES Professional Civil Engineer exam. Mr. Simpson has also worked with lawyers and insurance companies during forensic investigation and lawsuits surrounding retaining walls and slope failures. His hope is that through the instructional services that he currently provides, slopes will remain stable and retaining wall failure will be eliminated.

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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 Mechanics, Slope Stabilization, Failures, and Repairs. 

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation covers soil mechanics and classification, slope stability analysis, reinforced slope stability analysis, slope instability prevention, earth structure failures and fixes, and site layout.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of recognizing soil properties and the need to having soils investigated before undertaking site development, particularly on sloped terrain.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss fundamental soil characteristics and slope instability, explain strategies to improve or restore stability with construction practices, use of vegetation, and engineered slopes.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify types of slopes and distinguish types of instability, and discuss reinforced slope stability calculations, geosynthetic materials and alternatives used to achieve stability .

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify methods to prevent slope failures, recognize potential problems in the field, and identify potential causes of problems or failures,

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site evaluations and planning

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/01/2022

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.