Slope Stabilization and Landslide Prevention

Registration Eligibility

None

Start Date

06/07/2021

End Date

06/07/2021

Description

This course examines the types and causes of slope movements and how slopes can be stabilized. It explores landslide hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

7.50

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to identify types and causes of slope movement and instability.

Learners will be able to identify and describe conditions, soil and topograghy that tend to maintain slope stability, and they will be able discuss stability issues for natural slopes and engineered slopes.

Learners will be able to describe methods to sustain slope stability, including the use of vegetation, surface protection, unloading, buttressing, drainage, reinforcement, installation of earth retention structures, and combining methods.

Learners will be able to analyze landslide hazards and risks and describe risk-reduction/mitigation strategies.

Instructors

Curren E. Mohney

Course Codes

060721W0830

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.