Best (and Worst) Practices for Retaining Wall Success

Start Date

11/17/2022

End Date

11/17/2022

Description

This course will examine various best (AND worst) practices that can lead to retaining wall success or failure. Topics covered include site layout, design techniques, commonly overlooked code requirements, typical causes of failure, and how to recognize p

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to explain how proper site layout can prevent structural problems or wall failures.
Learners will be able to identify and comply with commonly overlooked code requirements related to retaining wall layout and design.
Learners will be able to recognize and prevent common problems during wall construction.
Learners will be able to explain how water above and below the ground affects earth structures.

Instructors

Bill Simpson, PE

Course Codes

W111722BP4RWS

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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