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Soil Mechanics 30 PDH Discount Package

PACKAGE NO: DP30G-02
PACKAGE PDH: 30
PACKAGE PRICE: $324
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COURSE TITLE: Soil Mechanics: Deformation
COURSE NO: G05-003
COURSE PROVIDER: Yun Zhou, Ph.D., P.E.
Soil Mechanics: Deformation
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course, as a part of soil mechanics series, covers basic theories and practical controls of deformation in soils. Human beings have been building structures on, in, and with soils for centuries, and the principles of soil mechanics have been used for a long time, whether they were theorized or not.

 

Soil consists of three phases of solid, liquid and gas. In engineering, the interaction of these three phases dominates soil behavior in response to applied loads. Because of the three-phase composition, soils exhibit complex states of stress and strain (deformation). A key task in the design and construction of facilities on, in, and with soils is proper quantification of these states of stress, and their corresponding strains (deformations).

 

This 5 PDH online course is applicable to geotechnical, civil, mining, structural, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel involved with the planning, design, and construction of building structures on, in, and with soils.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

 

  1. Understanding typical deformation problems in approach roadway
  2. Learning about the basic theories and computations of deformations including:
  • immediate settlement
  • consolidation settlement (long-term settlement)
  • lateral movement (squeeze) of soft soils
  1. Understanding the application of soil mechanics to design in deformation control including:
  • reduction of settlement magnitude
  • reduction of settlement time
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Chapter 7, Approach Roadway Deformations of the Federal Highway Administration "Reference Manual Volume I, SOILS {C}AND FOUNDATIONS", Publication No. FHWA NHI-06-088.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Soil Mechanics: Deformation (2.6 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Chapter 7 of this FHWA Publication.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Soil Mechanics: Description and Classification
COURSE NO: G04-002
COURSE PROVIDER: Yun Zhou, Ph.D., P.E.
Soil Mechanics: Description and Classification
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course, as a part of soil mechanics series, covers basic standards in soil description and classification. Human beings have been building structures on, in, and with soils for centuries, and the principles of soil mechanics have been used for a long time, whether they were theorized or not.

 

Soil consists of three phases of solid, liquid and gas. Because of the three-phase composition, soils exhibit different appearances and forms. A required task in geotechnical engineering is to describe and classify the soils for ensuing engineering evaluations in design and construction.

 

This 4 PDH online course is applicable to geotechnical, civil, mining, structural, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel involved with the planning, design, and construction of building structures on, in, and with soils.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning about the basic soil description terminologies
  • Learning about the basics and commonly used standards in soil classification
  • Understanding the major engineering characteristics of the main soil groups
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Chapter 4, Engineering Description, Classification and Characteristics of Soils and Rocks of the Federal Highway Administration "Reference Manual Volume I, SOILS {C}AND FOUNDATIONS", Publication No. FHWA NHI-06-088.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Soil Mechanics: Description and Classification (3.4 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 4 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Chapter 4 of this FHWA Publication.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Soil Mechanics: Laboratory Testing
COURSE NO: G08-002
COURSE PROVIDER: Yun Zhou, Ph.D., P.E.
Soil Mechanics: Laboratory Testing
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course, as a part of soil mechanics series, covers basics and standards in soil laboratory testing.

 

Laboratory testing of soils is an essential part for geotechnical projects. A laboratory test program is required to assess, select, and test soil specimens collected during field investigation to provide soil index and performance properties for design and construction.

 

This 8 PDH online course is applicable to geotechnical, civil, mining, structural, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel involved with the planning, design, and construction of building structures on, in, and with soils.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the principles and precautions in soil testing
  • Learning about the basics and commonly used standards in soil laboratory testing
  • Understanding the fundamentals of soil index and performance property tests
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Chapter 5, Laboratory Testing for Geotechnical Design and Construction of the Federal Highway Administration "Reference Manual Volume I, SOILS {C} AND FOUNDATIONS", Publication No. FHWA NHI-088.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Soil Mechanics: Laboratory Testing (5.2 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions to earn 8 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Chapter 5 of this FHWA Publication.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Soil Mechanics: Stress and Strain
COURSE NO: G05-002
COURSE PROVIDER: Yun Zhou, Ph.D., P.E.
Soil Mechanics: Stress and Strain
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course, as a part of soil mechanics series, covers basic theories and practical applications of stress and strain in soils. Human beings have been building structures on, in, and with soils for centuries, and the principles of soil mechanics have been used for a long time, whether they were theorized or not.

 

Soil consists of three phases of solid, liquid and gas. In engineering, the interaction of these three phases dominates soil behavior in response to applied loads. Because of the three-phase composition, soils exhibit complex states of stresses and strains. A key task in the design and construction of facilities on, in, and with soils is proper quantification of these states of stress, and their corresponding strains.

 

This 5 PDH online course is applicable to geotechnical, civil, mining, structural, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel involved with the planning, design, and construction of building structures on, in, and with soils.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

 

  1. Understanding the soil phase diagram and basic volume-weight relationships
  2. Learning about the basic theories of soil mechanics, including:
  • effective stress, consolidation
  • Mohr-Coulomb (M-C) failure criterion
  • Rankine active and passive failure zone theories
  1. Understanding the application of soil mechanics to design and construction in evaluating:
  • volume-weight properties
  • effective overburden stresses
  • depth of major stress bulb
  • 2:1 stress distribution
  • soil shear strength as defined by M-C criterion
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Chapter 2, Stress and Strain in Soils of the Federal Highway Administration "Reference Manual Volume I, SOILS {C}AND FOUNDATIONS", Publication No. FHWA NHI-06-088.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Soil Mechanics: Stress and Strain (5.7 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Chapter 2 of this FHWA Publication.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Soil Mechanics: Subsurface Exploration
COURSE NO: G08-001
COURSE PROVIDER: Yun Zhou, Ph.D., P.E.
Soil Mechanics: Subsurface Exploration
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course, as a part of soil mechanics series, covers basics of planning and execution of subsurface exploration.

 

To design a cost-effective structural foundation for a structure to interact favorably with the soil on which it rests, a site- and project-specific subsurface model must be developed.  Subsurface exploration is the first step in building subsurface model.

 

This 8 PDH online course is applicable to geotechnical, civil, mining, structural, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel involved with the planning, design, and construction of building structures on, in, and with soils.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  1. Understanding the principles and state-of-practice of subsurface exploration
  2. Learning how to plan and execute a:
  • site-specific subsurface exploration program
  • project-specific subsurface exploration program
  1. Learning about the practical guidelines for:
  • selecting proper sampling methods
  • selecting proper field-testing methods
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Chapter 3, Subsurface Explorations of the Federal Highway Administration "Reference Manual Volume I, SOILS {C}AND FOUNDATIONS", Publication No. FHWA NHI-06-088.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Soil Mechanics: Subsurface Exploration (3.12 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions to earn 8 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Chapter 3 of this FHWA Publication.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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