Unreinforced Slope Stability Analysis

Start Date

10/30/2024

End Date

10/30/2026

Description

This course examines the fundamentals of slope instability, soil and geological mechanics, how geologic conditions affect slope stability, observations of slope instability, construction best practices, and equations, calculations and examples of unreinforced slopes.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to describe and discuss the fundamentals of slope instability and the related soil and geological mechanics.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to explain how geologic conditions affect slope stability and observe examples of slope instability.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to identify construction best practices to improve or restore slope stability.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to utilize equations and calculations to assess and analyze an unreinforced slope.

Instructors

Samuel William “Bill” Simpson

Course Codes

P103024USLPSA

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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