An Introduction to Pile Foundations for Structures
This online engineering PDH course is an introduction to data, principles, and methods for use in planning, design, and construction of deep foundations. Deep foundations are braced column elements (piles) transmitting structure loads down to the subgrade supporting medium. This course provides an introduction and general information with respect to the selection and design of deep foundations. Single and groups of driven piles and drilled shafts under axial and lateral static loads are treated.
This 2 PDH online course is intended for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and other design and construction professionals interested in learning the types and application of timber, steel and concrete piles for foundations of structures.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the general methodology for pile selection and design
- Learning about the "Load Factor Design (LFD)" approach
- Learning how to apply the "Global Safety Factor (FS)"
- Knowing how to address special situations when expansive clays, coral sands, and/or unconsolidated soils are encountered
- Learning about large, small and non-displacement pile systems
- Understanding the characteristics of timber, precast, Raymond and steel piles
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "An Introduction to Pile Foundations for Structures".
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