Live support chatFrom Basics to Advanced Details of the Site Classes for Geotechnical and Structural Engineers (Ohio Timed & Monitored Video)
Credit: 1 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Ismail Emre Kucukkirca, P.E., M.Sc.
In From Basics to Advanced Details of the Site Classes for Geotechnical and Structural Engineers , you'll learn ...
- Site classes, including their definitions, significance, and applications
- Different classification methods and the necessary parameters or soil tests
- The latest industry standards and regulations covering site classification
- Real-world case studies and practical examples illustrating the application of site classification in both routine and challenging engineering scenarios.
Overview
To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 50 minutes has been met.
Credit: 1 PDH
Duration: 50 minutes
This course is designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding of site classification and its critical role in geotechnical and structural engineering. The course begins with the fundamentals, ensuring that participants grasp the essential concepts of site classes, including their definitions, significance, and applications. As the course progresses, it delves deeper into more advanced areas, such as different classification methods, the necessary parameters or soil tests, and a general understanding of these tests.
Engineers taking this course will benefit from a detailed exploration of site classification methods and criteria, which are crucial for the design process. The course also covers the latest industry standards and regulations, ensuring that participants are up-to-date with current practices. Real-world case studies and practical examples will illustrate the application of site classification in both routine and challenging engineering scenarios.
This course is particularly valuable for geotechnical and structural engineers who seek to enhance their expertise in site evaluation and classification. By mastering these concepts, engineers will be better equipped to make informed decisions, optimize designs, and ensure the safety and stability of their projects. Whether you are an early-career professional or an experienced engineer looking to refresh your knowledge, this course offers the tools and insights necessary to excel in your field.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Fundamental concepts of site classification in geotechnical and structural engineering.
- Site classes and their influence on engineering projects.
- Site classification based on two codes: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and IBC and recognizing the differences among them.
- Various site classification methods, such as shear wave velocity, SPT (Standard Penetration Test), and undrained shear strength methods.
- Practical examples and case studies applied to real-world engineering scenarios.
- How to prepare an in-house excel file to determine site classification based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
- Determining the site class from a real-world case as an example.
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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To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 50 minutes has been met.
Credit: 1 PDH
Duration: 50 minutes
