Course Details: 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	No
Course Equivalency	No
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
Website Registration	http://www.halfmoonseminars.com
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Provider	HalfMoon Education Inc.
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