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Ethics in Professional Practice - 2 PDH
Many engineering organizations have drafted codes of ethics to which their members are required to commit. Generally, these codes are quite similar and are based on a few fundamental principles which provide guidance to professional engineers in common …
Engineering Ethics Case Study: The Challenger Disaster - 3 PDH
This course provides instruction in engineering ethics through a case study of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The course begins by presenting the minimum technical details needed to understand the physical cause of the Shuttle failure. 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 …
Ethics, Professionalism, and Disciplinary Actions: 1 PDH
The ten case studies given below are taken from actual disciplinary-action documents of a state licensing board for professional engineers and other related professionals. Even though the cases come from a single state board, they are intended to be …
FHWA Bridge Inspection Fundamentals - 6 PDH
The Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM) is a comprehensive manual on programs, procedures, and techniques for inspecting and evaluating a variety of in-service highway bridges. BIRM serves as the basis of a …
Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry - 5 PDH
In the construction industry, asbestos is found in installed products such as sprayed-on fireproofing, pipe insulation, floor tiles, cement pipe and sheet, roofing felts and shingles, ceiling tiles, fire-resistant drywall, drywall joint compounds, and …
FHWA Bridge Inspection Reporting - 5 PDH
The Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM) is a comprehensive manual on programs, procedures, and techniques for inspecting and evaluating a variety of in-service highway bridges. BIRM serves as the basis of a …
Methods for Cleaning Contaminated Soils - 4 PDH
EPA uses many methods to clean up pollution at Superfund and other sites. This course presents various EPA-approved methods for cleaning contaminated soils. For each method, the course describes 1) how the method works, 2) how safe it is, 3) how long it …
Building in Coastal Areas - 5 PDH
The design and construction of residential buildings in coastal zones presents problems not usually found in more inland locations. For example, all elements of the building must be able to withstand the large forces associated with high wind speeds and …
OSHA: Construction, Demolition & Cleanup Safety Issues - 6 PDH
Construction, demolition, and cleanup projects are inherently hazardous. Accident rates in these industries are accordingly higher than in other industries. OSHA’s mission is to reduce these accident rates through safety rules and regulations. This course …
Water Treatment - 5 PDH
This course will provide an introduction to water treatment processes and technology. You will be introduced to factors to consider in selecting water treatment processes, preliminary treatment, aeration, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation …
Retaining Walls And Excavation Support Systems - 3 PDH
Retaining walls must be designed so that foundation pressures do not exceed allowable bearing pressures, wall settlements are tolerable, safety factors against sliding and overturning are adequate, and the wall possesses adequate structural strength. …
Cathodic Protection for Underground Structures - 5 PDH
This is an introduction to cathodic protection for underground structures such as tanks and pipelines. It covers the two principal methods used to mitigate corrosion: the sacrificial anode and impressed current systems. It introduces you to the nine …
Cathodic Protection Maintenance - 3 PDH
This course will provide you with an introduction to the methods, equipment and practices for inspection and maintenance of cathodic protection systems. Both galvanic (sacrificial anode) and impressed current systems are discussed.
Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures - 3 PDH
The course discusses location, configuration and design considerations for hydroelectric powerhouses. The factors affecting the location include: Location of the spillway (when powerhouse is located adjacent to the dam). Location of navigation locks (on …
Preliminary Wastewater Treatment - 3 PDH
This course will introduce you to processes and equipment for preliminary treatment of wastewater. You will be introduced to descriptions, functions and design considerations for bar screens, comminuting devices, grit chambers, proportional weirs, …
HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. You will learn about air conditioning requirements, systems, equipment and design practices for the various …
Drainage Pipe Strength, Cover, and Bedding - 3 PDH
This course provides an introduction to drainage pipe strength, cover and bedding. A drainage pipe is defined as a structure (other than a bridge) to convey water through a trench or under a fill or some other obstruction. Materials for permanent-type …
Petroleum Atmospheric Tanks - 5 PDH
This course provides guidance for the design of atmospheric storage tanks for storage of petroleum fuels. Underground and aboveground tanks in both horizontal and vertical configuration are discussed.
Solar Cooling Systems - 3 PDH
This course will introduce you to solar-powered cooling systems for buildings. You will learn about absorption cooling systems, Rankine cycle heat engine cooling systems, desiccant cooling, and other solar-powered systems having potential for commercial …
Design of Solar Water Heating Systems - 3 PDH
This course presents the information required to design a solar energy water heating system, after planning and system selection have been completed.
Area Development Plans - 3 PDH
Area Development Planning PDH provides an introduction to the Area Development Planning (ADP) process that is commonly used in developing new project sites. The planning procedures described are a guide that can be modified to suit specific project …
Architectural Theatres Vol. 3 - 3 PDH
This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses access, environmental systems, and performance support spaces.. Topics discussed include audience access, …
Implementing Design-Build in the Public Sector - 5 PDH
Public works project managers are under great pressure to award construction contracts using a loosely defined process called “design-build.” There are benefits that can be realized using design-build as a construction delivery process, but there are …
Auxiliary Power Systems Switchboard - 3 PDH
This publication provides technical guidance and design requirements for operation and maintenance of auxiliary electric power systems.
Area Drainage Systems - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to normal requirements for design of surface and subsurface drainage systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial areas.
Concrete Pavements - 7 PDH
This course provides information on the materials and construction procedures for portland cement concrete pavements. It describes the constituents to be used in concrete, the procedures to be used in manufacturing concrete, and the equipment and …
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 …
Sludge Handling, Treatment and Disposal - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to processes and equipment for handling, treating and disposing of sludge produced by wastewater treatment plants. You will learn about sludge pumping, thickening, conditioning, dewatering, digestion, storage and final …
Water Supply Systems Operation and Maintenance - 3 PDH
This publication provides an introduction to maintenance inspections and general maintenance services required at domestic water supply systems. It contains information about tools and equipment, lubricants, and materials and supplies required to perform …
Theatres Vol. 2 - 3 PDH
This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses accessory equipment. Topics discussed include general considerations, classification of accessory facilities, …
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 …
Communication Systems for Medical Facilities - 4 PDH
This course will introduce you to communication systems for medical facilities, including hospitals, medical clinics, and medical and laboratories. You will learn about communication distribution facilities, telephone system requirements, …
Cathodic Protection Principles - 5 PDH
This course will provide you with an introduction to the principles of cathodic protection for underground and underwater structures. You will be introduced to the physics and chemistry of the corrosion process and how to mitigate the corrosion using …
Carbon Adsorption for Waste Treatment - 3 PDH
This course discusses waste treatment using, primarily, activated carbon. Both liquid and vapor phase adsorption are discussed. Adsorption technologies may be applicable to treatment of both sanitary and industrial waste streams.
Primary Wastewater Treatment - 3 PDH
Wastewater treatment is usually characterized as consisting of four sequential processes: preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. This course will introduce you to processes and equipment for primary treatment of wastewater. You will be …
Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plants - 3 PDH
This course provides an introduction to activated sludge wastewater treatment plants. In a conventional (plug-flow) activated sludge plant, the primary-treated wastewater and acclimated micro-organisms (activated sludge or biomass) are aerated in a basin …
Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste - 3 PDH
There is a significant amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste developed due to construction activities and structure demolition, for example, at some installations, construction and demolition waste accounts for up to 80 percent of the solid …
Petroleum Facilities General - 3 PDH
This course provides general information about petroleum products as a basis for the design of bulk fuel storage facilities, including bulk storage tanks and those components normally located within a typical bulk storage compound. These components …
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 …
Architectural Theatres Vol. 4 - 3 PDH
This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses theatre lighting, scenery and soft goods, and rigging and stage mechanisms. Topics discussed include audience …
Interior Lighting Design - 3 PDH
This course will introduce you to principles of lighting design for building interiors. The concepts and considerations of visibility, glare, uniformity and illuminance will be explained and discussed. You will learn about lighting controls and their …
Prime Movers Auxiliary Power Systems - 5 PDH
This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of prime movers in auxiliary electric power generating systems. Discussion includes the most common prime movers: diesel engines and gas turbine engines.
Levees Seepage Slope Settlement - 3 PDH
This course will introduce you to methods for controlling seepage and settlement in the construction of levees, and to generally acceptable guidelines for levee slopes. Without control, underseepage in pervious foundations beneath levees may result in (a) …
Noise Control in Buildings - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to the basic principles and terminology of acoustics, and noise control engineering in buildings. You will learn about sound pressure levels, sound power levels, sound intensity levels, vibration levels, frequency, temporal …
Pavement Overlays - 3 PDH
Normally, overlays of existing pavements are used to increase the load-carrying capacity of an existing pavement or to correct a defective surface condition on the existing pavement. Of these reasons, the first requires a structural design procedure for …
Engineering Properties of Soil and Rock - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to the engineering properties of soil and rock. You will learn how the properties of compaction, permeability, consolidation-swell, shear strength, stress-strain modulus (modulus of elasticity), and Poisson’s ratio are …
Fire Suppression ITM - 3 PDH
This course will introduce you to best practices for inspection, testing and maintenance of fire detection, alarm and suppression systems to assure reliable and effective operation in emergency situations. You will be introduced to the principles of …