Agenda

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8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:15 pm CDT
Break
12:15 – 1:15 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
1:15 – 4:30 pm CDT

 

Presented by
Dante Fratta, P.E., Ph.D.

Soil Investigation and Classification
Formation of soils
Types of soils in Wisconsin
Fundamental soil properties
Soil investigation on Wisconsin construction sites
• Site reconnaissance
• Geology and visual observations
• Drilling, boring, and test pits
• Establishing appropriate investigational methods
• Obtaining and reviewing geotechnical reports

Reviewing Hydraulic and Mechanical Properties of Soils
Water, total and effective stresses
Soil hydraulics: saturation, hydraulic gradient, and conductivity
Compressibility of soils
Drained and undrained shear strength
Vertical and lateral earth pressure

Bearing Capacity of Soils
The bearing capacity concept
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations
Bearing capacity of piers and piles
Increasing bearing capacity
• Draining and compaction
• Soil improvement

Retaining Structures: Slopes and Retaining Walls
Natural and engineered slopes
Reviewing basic concepts of slope stability
Impact of surface water and groundwater
Examining retaining structures
• Preloading
• Draining
• Reinforcement

 

 Webinar Instructions

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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects   (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW

Landscape Architects   (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 HSW CE Hours
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, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects in Wisconsin. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Wisconsin.

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.

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).

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

Speakers

Dante Fratta, P.E. Ph.D.

Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison of Engineering

Professor Fratta is an associate professor in Geological Engineering and Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds Civil Engineering degrees from three different universities: a diploma from U. N. Corboda (Argentina), an M.A.Sc. from U. of Waterloo (Canada), and a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech (USA). He has over 20 years of teaching experience through courses in soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and applied geophysics, and he is the author of three books. Professor Fratta also supports a research group that pursues studies in near-surface geophysics, wave propagation in soils and groups, and experimental geotechnical engineering.

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: Wisconsin Soil Mechanics, Bearing Capacity and Slope Stabilization

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines soil investigation and classification, hydraulic and mechanical properties of soils, determining and increasing bearing capacity, and determining and increasing slope stability. Numerous examples will be shared of soil conditions and design practices specific to Wisconsin.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the need to understand the properties of soil on particular development projects and the value of conducting soil investigations to determine the appropriate type and design of that foundation, which will ensure its longevity and safety.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to articulate the need to understand the hydraulic and mechanical properties of site soils so that soil compressibility and drainage can be considered for foundation design.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to calculate soil bearing capacities for shallow foundations, piers and piles, and they will be able to explain how to increase bearing capacity through draining, compaction, and soil improvement.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to differentiate the stability of natural and engineered slopes, explain why slopes fail, and describe how to use retaining structures to avoid slope failure and landslides.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site development and earthwork

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/31/2025

Complaint Resolution Policy:

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.