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<p>students should bring note pads and pencils for taking notes and performing class exercises. Also needed by each student is a calculator that performs trigonometrics.</p>
<br />40 lbs of sand is also required for this class - along with a bucket of water to make 1/2 of it moist.<br />
<p>There is a letter in the file from Ryan Berg for every class from this point on that tells of the different items needed, which include someone from PennDOT with knowledge. See letter - long list.<br /><br /><br />11/7/2013: Per NHI the max on this class was raised to 35...jab<br /></p>
Course:
NHI - Inspection of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
NHI Course Number:
NHI 132080
SAP Course Number:
78TECH400303
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Class Schedule
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Location
Start
End
Times
Bridgeville
05/19/15
05/21/15
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General Information
Summary:
This course is part of a series to develop a training and qualification/certification program for geotechnical field
inspectors. Topics addressed in the course include the types and durability of mechanically stabilized earth walls
(MSEWs) and reinforced soil slopes (RSS); construction methods and sequences; alignment control; methods of fill and compaction control; plans, specifications, and the geotechnical report; shop drawings; and safety. A 2-hour qualification exam is administered at the end of the course.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
-Identify the basic MSEW and RSS types and design philosophy
-Understand the steps for MSEW and RSS construction
-Explain the role and duties of the MSEW and RSS inspector
-Identify current practices for constructing MSE structures
-Define key inspection elements for MSEWs and RSS contract documents to assure compliance
-Explain the logical steps to ensure proper communication with engineers and field personnel
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course includes inspectors (novice to senior level), engineers, geologists, and technicians
involved in field data collection and quality assurance for MSEWs and RSS structures. In addition, managers;
specification and contracting specialists; bridge/structure, geotechnical and roadway design engineers; and engineering
geologists interested in construction aspects of MSEWs and RSS structures are encouraged to attend.
Final Exam:
Yes
Continuing Education Credits
National Highway Institute
CEHs
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After
CEUs
Classes
After
PDHs
Classes
After
NHI:
1.80
10/01/09
Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.
According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:
1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction
Course Contact Information
For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Virginia Lawson
Phone:
(717) 346-1375
Email:
vilawson@pa.gov
For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
Created
Last Modified
By
Peggy J Snell Blanch/PennDOT
On
06/16/11
At
02:02 PM
By
Kate Kohan/PennDOT
On
05/06/15
At
08:28 AM