Live support chatFundamentals of Lateral Earth Pressures Every Engineer Should Know (Ohio Timed & Monitored Video)
Credit: 1 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Ismail Emre Kucukkirca, P.E., M.Sc.
In Fundamentals of Lateral Earth Pressures Every Engineer Should Know , you'll learn ...
- The principles and theories that govern soil behavior against retaining walls
- Foundational knowledge of retaining wall classifications and the evolution of earth retention systems.
- An in-depth examination of horizontal stresses in soil and the conditions under which they act
- The effects of surcharges and seismic forces on retaining structures, with a focus on the Mononobe-Okabe method for analyzing seismic earth pressures.
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
Understanding lateral earth pressures is essential for engineers designing safe and efficient retaining structures. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and theories that govern soil behavior against retaining walls, offering insights into real-world applications. Participants will gain a foundational knowledge of retaining wall classifications and the evolution of earth retention systems. With lateral earth pressures being a critical consideration in geotechnical and structural engineering, this course ensures engineers are equipped to tackle the challenges posed by these forces.
Key topics include an in-depth examination of horizontal stresses in soil and the conditions under which they act—at-rest, active, and passive. Classical earth pressure theories, including Rankine and Coulomb, are explained with clarity, ensuring participants grasp the calculations and assumptions behind these methods. The course also covers the effects of surcharges and seismic forces on retaining structures, with a focus on the Mononobe-Okabe method for analyzing seismic earth pressures. These discussions provide a solid framework for engineers to evaluate and design retaining structures.
Whether you're an experienced professional engineer or new E.I.T., this course is a valuable resource for staying current with essential engineering principles.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Historical development and classification of earth retaining structures and retaining walls.
- Principles of horizontal stresses in soil and their significance in lateral earth pressure analysis.
- Key concepts of at-rest, active, and passive earth pressure conditions.
- Fundamentals of Rankine and Coulomb earth pressure theories, including assumptions and calculations.
- Effects of surcharge loads on lateral earth pressures and practical methods for analysis.
- Seismic earth pressure analysis using the Mononobe-Okabe method.
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
