Texas Practical Site Engineering: Science and Techniques
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Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
1:00 – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by
Laton Carr, P.E., C.F.M.
Accommodating Multiple Purposes of Site Engineering
Landscape aesthetics
Stormwater management
Engineering for built elements
Sustainability goals: minimizing disturbance and preserving natural features
Site Screening (Considering the Impact of Soils, Landforms and Other Factors)
Assessments – environmental site assessments (ESA), wetlands and geotechnical
Understanding the role of soils
Soil characteristics, classification and engineering properties
Using grade changes effectively
Grading Slopes and Contours
Obtaining topographic data
Determining and analyzing slopes
Visualizing contour lines
Grading planar surfaces
Site Engineering for Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
Determining volume and rate of stormwater runoff
Stormwater modeling
Evaluating stormwater management techniques
Reviewing erosion and sediment control principles and processes
Site Grading
Grading for roads, sidewalks, and paths
Grading for stairs and ramps
Grading for retaining walls
Slopes
Case Studies
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSWs
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW PDHs
6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Sitework)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects and landscape architects in Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Texas.
Engineers, architects, and landscape architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in most cases. 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|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System is currently reviewing this course; approval is pending.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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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
Laton Carr P.E. C.F.M.
Floodplain Administrator and Utility Engineer, City of Round Rock, TX
Until the end of last year, Mr. Carr served as the Planning and Development Services Engineering Division Manager with the City of Round Rock, Texas. With that previous group he facilitated permit applications for site and subdivision development from the point of annexation and platting through site construction and closeout. Mr. Carr spent 13 years in this review and permitting role after 4 years with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers designing site and subdivision plans.
Mr. Carr now reviews utilities, flood studies, and drainage studies for his former group for code compliance and technical correctness. Additionally, he advises other City of Round Rock departments on floodplain related items as well as manages Capital Investment Projects for the City for drainage and utility projects.
Prior to working for the City of Round Rock and Pape-Dawson in Austin, Mr. Carr earned his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He continues to serve as a mentor for a senior civil engineering design class at the University of Texas, which he has done for the past several years. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Carr is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and is a certified floodplain manager.
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Course Title: Texas Practical Site Engineering: Science and Techniques
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour live course closely investigates the science and techniques of site engineering, specifically for design professionals in the state of Texas. The course begins with the purposes of site engineering: landscape aesthetics, stormwater management, and sustainability. The course then demonstrates site screening and assessments, discusses soil science, and instructs on determining and analyzing slopes. The course also focuses on site engineering for stormwater management and erosion control by using data, models and best management practices. Finally, site grading for roads, sidewalks, stairs, ramps and retaining walls is demonstrated before learners analyze case studies.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to consider the impact of soils, landforms and other factors when performing site screening and producing an environmental site assessment.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define the role of soils, their characteristics, classification, and engineering properties.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to obtain topographic data, analyze slopes, visualize contour lines and grade planar surfaces.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to determine volume and rate of stormwater runoff, utilize stormwater models, evaluate stormwater management techniques, and review erosion and sediment control principles and practices.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to discuss site grading for roads, sidewalks, paths, stairs, ramps, retaining wall and slopes.
Learning Objective 6:
Learners will be able to accommodate multiple purposes of site engineering, including landscape aesthetics, stormwater management, and sustainability.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with site design and earthwork
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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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.