Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques

Registration Eligibility

None

Start Date

05/25/2021

End Date

05/25/2021

Description

This course examines the forces that act on retaining walls and how they withstand those pressures/loads. The course examines how geosynthetics perform in retaining walls and slope stabilization efforts. Slope stabilation techniques are explained, as are retaining wall and slope failures.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

6.50

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to identify and quantify the pressures and loads that act on retaining walls and how the walls are able to withstand those forces.

Learners will be able to identify how geosynthetics that are designed for retaining walls and slope stabilization are classified by type, method of manufacture, relative strengh, relative permeability, and relative cost.

Learners will be able to describe deep-seated slope failures and causes, and learners will be able to identify appropriate slope stabilization techniques.

Learners will be able to explain how to prevent retaining wall failures through site layout and proper design stategies, and they will be able to recognize and respond to potential slope failures in the field.

Instructors

Bill Simpson

Course Codes

052521W0830

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.