Soil Mechanics, Bearing Capacity and Slope Stabilization

Registration Eligibility

Open to Public

Start Date

08/29/2013

End Date

08/29/2013

Description

This is a 6.5 hour, live lecture presentation with instructor and audience interaction.

This course will cover:
- Soil Classification and Investigations
- Reviewing Hydraulic and Mechanical Properties of Soils
- Determining and Increasing Bearing Capacity
- Determining and Increasing Slope Stability

This program will be conducted in a handicap-accessible conference room with ample seating space and writing surface for everyone in attendance. All participants will receive bound written materials authored/compiled by the faculty members. Attendance will be monitored and reported to LA CES.

Location

St. Louis, MO

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

6.50

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to identify properties of soil and establish appropriate soil investigation methods.

Learners will be able to understand compressibility of soil, soil hydraulics, soil permeability, and failures in soils.

Learners will be able to determine and increase the bearing capacity of shallow foundations, piers, and piles.

Learners will be able to discuss slope stabilization concepts and methods.

Instructors

R. Michael Bivens

Course Codes

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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