Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians
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This fundamental, hands-on course will give you a working knowledge of soil behavior and concepts related to applied soil engineering. You'll understand concepts and visualize concepts and solutions rather than rigorous mathematics, theory, and research.
Who Should Attend?
- Technicians and inspectors
- Project engineers and managers
- Architects and landscape architects
- Facility engineers and physical plant staff
- Geologists and earth scientists
- Civil and other engineers
- Construction personnel
- Industry tech/sales representatives
- Public works professionals
- Engineers-in-training
- Attorneys and mediators
This course is intended for those who have no formal geotechnical education but are working in this field and need to develop an understanding of the basics. You will learn concepts and solutions rather than rigorous mathematics, theory, and research.
Course Outline
Review of Soil Properties and Applications
Soil Investigations, Boring Logs, Reporting, and Specifications
Demonstration of Field Classification and Testing of Soil Samples
Vertical Earth Pressures and Stresses
Soil Strength and Foundations
Bearing Ratio
Importance of Water in Soil
Lateral Earth Pressures on Walls and Basements, Trenches, and Bracing
How and Why Soil Compresses and Settles
Soil Compaction and Field Control
Slope Stability and Excavation Support
The Mysterious Soils Wizard Procedures for Earthworks
Applications of Geosynthetic in Soil
Testimonials
“Great overview of all aspects of soils engineering…instructors demonstrated great enjoyment for subject material - made class very enjoyable!”
Paul V. MacHalek, General Service Administration
“Great overview of soils. Great refresher course! Also helped with applying theory with the actual application.
Amber Stoffels, BNSF Railway
“Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable instructors.”
Chris Beyer, USBR
“Really appreciated case studies, anecdotes, rules of thumb, tables, photos, and references in handouts, and excellent presentation style — thanks!”
Julia Grim, USD-NRCS
“Best course I have attended…Very well done. Will recommend to others.”
Jeff Sharp, Pierce County, WA
“Great balance of instructional methods - screen, overhead, photos/videos, lab demonstrations, and…the jokes!”
Chris Meyer, Sargento
“This course has helped me understand the concepts that the engineers are talking about.”
Howard Wade, Abbott
“The Soils Magician was a true highlight of the course. My face hurst from laughing.”
David Sipple, P.E., Neenah Foundry
“I’m a mechanical engineer in a position that requires lots of civil and electrical engineering knowledge. For the civil info, this class helped tremendously to widen my knowledge base…The presenters were both very entertaining and knowledgeable and kept my attention. Delivered this info in a way that was extremely easy to understand.”
Mandy Wipf, WAPA
“This class reinforces construction ideas and methods for correct engineering solutions.”
Curt Hora, P.E., Iowa Army National Guard
“Great humor! Excellent speakers. Currently have a contractor forcefully proposing “hydraulic compaction” with flooded sand. Now I have some reasons to explain to owner why not to use this.”
Tred Schnoor, Schnoor-Bonifazi Engineering
Instructors
James Tinjum
Dr. James M. Tinjum, PE, is responsible for outreach, research, and continuing engineering education in the areas of geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and energy geotechnics with an emphasis on transmitting practical research applications directly to the engineering community. Over the past ten years, he has specialized (consulting, expert support, and research) in foundation investigation, monitoring, and research into foundations for wind turbine generators.
Upcoming dates (1)
Available anytime
$1,195
Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians
Location: Online
Course #: RA00334-C092
Fee: $1,195
Fee
- $1,195
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Fee covers instruction and materials
Credit(s)
- CEU: 1.5
- PDH: 15
Schedule
- 5/17/2021 08:00am - 05:15pm
- 5/18/2021 07:50am - 04:30pm
Instructor(s)
William Likos, James TinjumDiscount(s)
Team Discount: $0 off the course fee, per person, when two or more enroll from the same employer.
Location
This is an online course.Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians
Course #: RA00334Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians
Date: Mon. February 04, 2019 – Tue. February 05, 2019ID: RA00334-T351
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