How to Design and Construct Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSE)

Registration Eligibility

None

Start Date

06/02/2021

End Date

06/02/2021

Description

This course examines the science, materials and techniques for designing a mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall, including applicable design code requirements.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able identify and describe the materials that are used in the construction of a MSE wall, which include geosynthetics.

Learners will be able to compare geosynthetics that are used in MSE walls by cost, strength and applications.

Learners will be able to describe how MSE walls interact with other site features such as buildings and utilities, and they will be able to discuss the effects of water on the design and stability of the wall.

Learners will be able to work with calculations for internal stability of a MSE wall and be able to reference and understand code requirements for MSE walls.

Instructors

Bill Simpson

Course Codes

060221W1000

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.