Live support chatMechanically Stabilized Earth Slope Stability (Video On Demand)
Credit: 2 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Bill Simpson, P.E.
In Mechanically Stabilized Earth Slope Stability (Video On Demand), you'll learn ...
- How to use geosynthetics to increase the stability of a slope
- How to perform an in-depth deep seated failure analysis using the Bishop Method of Slices
- Learn what factors contribute to slope instability and what measures to take to prevent slope failure
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
In this course, we will define a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structure and thoroughly discuss the properties of geosynthetic reinforcement strength, coefficient of direct sliding, and coefficient of interaction, as well as how these properties are used in the design of a mechanically stabilized earth structure. We will then address multiple types and strengths of reinforcement and different facing options for slopes, and when to use each facing type based on structure location and face angle.
We will also work through an example of how to analyze a slope and determine the inherent factor of safety of the unreinforced condition using the Bishop Method of Slices. Once an insufficient factor of safety is calculated, we will continue to work through the example and learn how to increase the factor of safety of a slope through the use of geosynthetics and what additional failure modes should be considered for MSE slope design. The webinar will conclude with a few short case histories of multiple failed MSE structures. This course is a recording of a live webinar.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand how various soil properties contribute to slope stability
- Identify critical properties of geosynthetics for use in slope stability analysis
- Understand the ramifications of an under-designed/poorly constructed structure
- Learn when a reinforced MSE structure will be required versus an unreinforced slope
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Credit: 2 PDH
