Agenda

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023 
10:00 am – 2:30 pm CDT

 

Walls, Water, and What To Do When They Interact
Presented by Bill Simpson, P.E.

Roles and Responsibilities of Site Designer vs Wall Designer 

  • When to use a wall vs. berm/slope  
  • How to use a berm/slope in conjunction with a wall 
  • Wall types to consider 

 

Cast-in-Place Concrete Walls 

  • Material description and associated cost 
  • Construction considerations – advantages and disadvantages 
  • Is CIP the best option? 

 

Modular Block (MSE) Retaining Walls 

  • Material description and associated cost 
  • Construction considerations – advantages and disadvantages 
  • Is Modular block the best option? 
  • Effects of water on design – temporary and permanent 
  • Saturated design concerns 
  • Rapid drawdown guidance 
  • Groundwater considerations 
  • Other design considerations 

     

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
4.0 PDHs

Architects:
4.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:
4.0 LU|HSW*

Landscape Architects:
4.0 HSW CE Hours

LA CES:
4.0 HSW PDHs*

Floodplain Managers:
4.0 ASFPM CECs

*Live course approval. Pre-approval for on-demand format may be available upon request.
**Live course approval. Not approved for on-demand format.

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

See each course listing for the type and amount of each continuing education credit available. Individual courses for engineers and architects are not subject to pre-approval. HalfMoon Education does not apply for landscape courses in NJ or land surveyor courses in NJ or DE, unless expressly stated.

HalfMoon Education Certifying Entities
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
International Code Council (No. 1232)
Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059),
Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), and North Carolina (No. S-0130).

Course-by-Course Providers:
Association of State Floodplain Managers
International Society of Arboriculture
Society of American Foresters

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for engineers, architects, and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2), §69.6(i)(2), and §79-1.5(i)(2)). Only AIA HSW-approved courses qualify for New York engineer and architect credit.

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

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.

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: Walls, Water, and What To Do When They Interact

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This four-hour course will explain the temporary and permanent impacts of water on design, including saturation, rapid drawdown and groundwater, and focus on the design considerations, material selection, and construction of different types of walls, such as cast-in-place and modular block (MSE) walls.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of the site designer and the wall designer, recognize when to use a wall vs. a berm/slope, and understand how to use a berm/slope in conjunction with a wall.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze cast-in-place concrete walls, their materials and associated costs, and consider the advantages and disadvantages for specific applications.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze modular block (MSE) retaining walls, their materials and associated costs, and consider the advantages and disadvantages for specific applications.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss groundwater considerations and the temporary and permanent effects of water on design, such as saturation and rapid drawdown.

LUs: 4.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 05/04/2026

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.