Construction

Design of Utility Infrastructure

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Recall the operational needs of the project to size utility linesIdentify existing facilities through subsurface utility engineering techniques as described on ASCE 38-02Determine the capacity of existing facilities and how to supplement themDescribe key elements for the design of gravity and pressurized flow facilitiesList available software for the analysis and design of gravity and pressurized flowSpecify horizontal and vertical separations between different utility linesList as-built survey requirements when constructing new facilities

Course Number:

RV-11340AW

Coastal Engineering: Hurricanes and Nor’easters

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify building techniques that can reduce damage from hurricanes and nor’eastersReduce future damage to coastal-built structures caused by sea level rise and coastal erosionRecognize the magnitude of flood loads that can be generated from these coastal storms and the resources available for more in-depth studySelect appropriate methods to use when rebuilding damaged structures after coastal events

Course Number:

RV-11185AW

Coastal Engineering: Sea Level Rise

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify building techniques that can reduce damage caused by sea-level rise.List techniques used to reduce future damage to coastal-built structures caused by sea level rise and coastal erosion.Recognize the potential magnitude of increased flood loads that can be caused by rising water and the resources available for more in-depth study.Select appropriate methods to use when rebuilding damaged structures after coastal events to account for sea-level rise.

Course Number:

RV-11157AW

Reinforced Masonry Design

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Describe the approaches to both ASD and LRFD design for reinforced masonryIdentify the differences between the prescriptive limits of the building code and the design requirements for reinforced masonry for load bearing wallsIdentify the primary failure modes for reinforced masonry that require design and how to adjust the design to accommodate both axial and lateral loadsIdentify the approximate limits of loads such as wind earthquakes flood and blast and issues important to these loads when using reinforced masonry

Course Number:

RV-11339AW

Pier and Beam Foundation Design

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Apply the flood load provisions in ASCE 7-10 and ASCE 24 to properly design pier and beam foundations that are safe for its occupantsList the provisions updates and proposed changes to ASCE 7-10 and ASCE 24 that will affect the safety of the publicIdentify the minimum design and construction standards for pier and beam foundation design that will provide the most safety to the public.Recognize the limitations for prescriptive solutions in foundation design to assist in identifying issues that require thorough analysisState the current design methodologies for pier and beam foundation issues used for both riverine buildings.

Course Number:

RV-10793AW

Designing Foundation Repairs

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Describe when a foundation has lost load carrying capacity and becomes unsafe for building inhabitantsList the frequent causes for loss of foundation strength and failures that jeopardize the safety of building occupantsIdentify repairs for various foundation materials (masonry concrete stone wood piles etc.) to ensure a safe and efficient buildingDescribe foundation repair materials and methods that can prevent defects involving life safety and significant costs

Course Number:

RV-11101AW

Wind Design Using ASCE 7-16

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Recall the changes to the wind design provisions in ASCE 7-16.Explain why these changes might affect wind design.Discuss the basis for the changes including improved building performance during high wind events.Apply the changes to real world scenarios.

Course Number:

RV-11357AW

Designing Using LRFD Principles

Overview/Description:

By the end of this course you will be able to: Identify LRFD principles for concrete masonry wood and steel designExplain why this design method will yield more economical results when faced with a performance-based design problemSelect factors of safety to avoid collapse or severe structural deformationCompare results of the LRFD design method with the Allowable Stress Method for a limited number of members so a cost comparison of the two solution methods can be made

Course Number:

RV-11062AW