Structural Engineering
Seepage and Drainage - 7 PDH
This course covers surface erosion, and analysis of flow quantity and groundwater pressures associated with underseepage. Requirements are given for methods of drainage and pressure relief. Control of soil erosion must be considered in all new …
Energy Efficient HVAC Controls - 3 PDH
This course covers automatic temperature and humidity controls, space pressurization controls, safety controls, and energy monitoring and central supervisory control systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The control system …
Stormwater Drainage and Site Development - 3 PDH
This publication provides an introduction to stormwater drainage systems and improvements for land development projects, and strategies and considerations in site development.
Bridge Sub-Superstructure Inspection - 3 PDH
This is an introduction to the factors to consider in inspection of bridge superstructures and substructures. This course will help you to address a variety of bridge maintenance issues.
Earthwork for Foundations - 3 PDH
This course provides an introduction to earthwork for foundations. In general, excavation for subsurface structures will consist of open excavation and shaft and tunnel excavation. Where excavation to great depths is required, a variety of soils and rock …
Cathodic Concepts - 3 PDH
This course provides the basic concepts of cathodic protection, together with important criteria and precautions to be observed. Corrosion of metals is a result of electrochemical reactions. An electrochemical reaction is a chemical reaction accompanied …
Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements - 3 PDH
Procedures and criteria described here are applicable to the design and construction of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavement (RCCP). Roller-compacted concrete pavement employs a concrete paving technology that involves laydown and compaction of a …
Sacrificial Anode Cathodic - 3 PDH
This course will provide you with an introduction to the methods, equipment and practices for design and operation of sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems.
Water System Pumps Operation and Maintenance - 3 PDH
This course covers the operation and maintenance of pumps used in water supply and treatment facilities. It also covers the motors, engines, and accessories (together called pump drivers) that provide the mechanical source of energy to pumps.
Settlement and Volume Expansion in Soils -5 PDH
This course concerns (a) immediate settlements, (b) long-term settlements, (c) rate of settlement, (d) criteria for tolerable settlement, (e) methods of reducing or accelerating settlements for saturated fine-grained soils and (f) methods for controlling …
Gas Distribution - 3 PDH
This course contains instructions and engineering information relating to gas distribution pipe systems, including pressure regulators, valves, meters, and other necessary appurtenances, for the distribution of fuel gas, natural and manufactured, from the …
OSHA: Fatalities from Improper Work Practices - 4 PDH
This course is based on case studies taken from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “Fatal Facts” —descriptions of accidents in which one or more workers died because of improper work practices. Reading and thinking about these case …
Construction & Demolition Landfills: Regulations and Best Practices - 7 PDH
This course provides a roadmap for developing and managing C&D landfills while incorporating best practices for waste reduction, site security, and climate resilience.
Collapse Resistance in Federal Buildings - 10 PDH
Progressive collapse can lead to catastrophic failures, causing widespread damage and loss of life. This course introduces the GSA guidelines, equipping participants with knowledge and tools to design structures capable of withstanding these risks.
Designing Disaster Resilient Buildings to Minimize Debris - 5 PDH
This course begins by exploring the growing challenges posed by natural disasters. Participants will be introduced to a range of resilience strategies aimed at minimizing structural damage and debris.