Civil Engineering

Rock Excavations Blasting Design Part 1: 6 PDH
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In this course the student will understand the fundamentals of blasting for rock excavations by learning the art and design of using explosives for the removal of rock and similar materials for construction activities. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Discuss the history of explosives in construction
Identify basic blasting terminology
Explain the different types of explosives
Determine optimal explosives for use cases
Discuss the various types of initiation systems
Discuss common geology encountered and blast design characteristics
Explain site exploration activities and common hazards
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 6 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements: 1 PDH
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In this course the student will understand RCC pavement, RCC mixtures and construction of RCC pavements.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
In this course the student will understand RCC pavement, RCC mixtures and construction of RCC pavements.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Materials Used For RCC Pavements
Construction Consideration
Paving Operations
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a ten (10) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies one (1) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements: 1 PDH (On-Demand Webinar)
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This introductory course provides the engineer the basic understanding of the fundamentals of RCCP in design and construction. It presents an overview of the best practices for roller-compacted concrete pavement, its uses, its mixtures and construction.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
This introductory course provides the engineer the basic understanding of the fundamentals of RCCP in design and construction. It presents an overview of the best practices for roller-compacted concrete pavement, its uses, its mixtures and construction.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Understand materials used for RCC pavements
Explain Construction and Design of RCCP
Describe Paving Operations of RCCP
Discuss Jointing and Texturing of RCCP
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a five (5) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. Records also are available anytime online by accessing your account on EZ-pdh.com. This course satisfies 1 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
Our On-demand Webinars are recorded from live webinars conducted utilizing GotoWebinar.com service (chosen for reliability, ease of use, no software required and ability to attend using your computer, tablet, or smart phone).
Upon purchase your will have access to launch the On-demand Webinar.
The On-demand Webinar will play through similar to a live webinar, however you will have the ability to take anytime, pause/rewind and complete in more than one session.
Upon completion you will then answer a short five question quiz, which can be taken unlimited times until passing, immediately generating a certificate of completion.
You may print or save your certificate or access anytime within your account.
Roundabouts Part 1: 3 PDH
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This is part I of a three-part series, this is the first course covering the first 2 chapters of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide from the Federal Highway Administration. This course gives you an introduction to the features and benefits of the many different types of roundabouts. It also covers the safety, cost and policy concerns related to building roundabouts.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
This is part I of a three-part series, this is the first course covering the first 2 chapters of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide from the Federal Highway Administration. This course gives you an introduction to the features and benefits of the many different types of roundabouts. It also covers the safety, cost and policy concerns related to building roundabouts.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Understanding of the development of the roundabouts
Reviewing the types of roundabouts
Describing roundabout design features
Understanding the differences between roundabouts and traffic circles
Safety aspects of roundabouts
Multimodal considerations of roundabouts
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Roundabouts Part 2: 5 PDH
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This is part II of a three-part series. The second course covering chapters 3, 4, & 5 of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide from the Federal Highway Administration. This course provides an in-depth look into planning a roundabout and what factors to account for when designing it. Also, it covers what is necessary to operate a successful roundabout and the cause and effect of different features. Last, you will understand the differences in safety between roundabouts and signalized intersections.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
This is part II of a three-part series. The second course covering chapters 3, 4, & 5 of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide from the Federal Highway Administration. This course provides an in-depth look into planning a roundabout and what factors to account for when designing it. Also, it covers what is necessary to operate a successful roundabout and the cause and effect of different features. Last, you will understand the differences in safety between roundabouts and signalized intersections.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Planning and design of roundabouts
Comparing operational performance
Space and economic evaluations
Traffic operations
Performance Analysis
Safety and statistics
Crash prediction models
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a thirty (30) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Roundabouts Part 3: 5 PDH
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This is part III of a three-part series. The third course covering the final chapters 6, 7, & 8 of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide from the Federal Highway Administration. In this course the student will learn the many different ways to design a roundabout and what steps are taken to ensure the most efficient and safe roundabout for a given location. Also covered are the signage requirements, landscaping potential, and multi-roundabout systems that can be used when designing a roundabout.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
This is part III of a three-part series. The third course covering the final chapters 6, 7, & 8 of Roundabouts: An Informational Guide from the Federal Highway Administration. In this course the student will learn the many different ways to design a roundabout and what steps are taken to ensure the most efficient and safe roundabout for a given location. Also covered are the signage requirements, landscaping potential, and multi-roundabout systems that can be used when designing a roundabout.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Design principles
Geometric elements
Double-Lane, rural, and mini-roundabouts
Traffic design
Signage, markings, and illumination
Other design considerations
Crash prediction models
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a thirty (30) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Satellite Photogrammetry: 2 PDH
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In this course the student will learn about satellite photogrammetry and its commom applications. The student will review geo-positioning from satellite images and procedures for creating stereo pairs from satellite imagery as well as reviewing the top things to consider in buying optical satellite imagery.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Explain the characteristics of the most popular high- and medium-resolution commercial imaging satellites
Discuss planimetric, classification, and topographic mapping
Discuss geo-positioning and convergence angles
Discuss what to consider in buying optical satellite imagery
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a ten (10) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Seismic Restraints for Mechanical Equipment: 4 PDH
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In this online course a student will understand the methods and procedures to restraint various types of mechanical equipment for seismic loads.
Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Discuss the various types of mechanical equipment which require seismic restraints
Explain rigid & vibration isolated floor mounting
Discuss roof mounting seismic restraining
Explain suspended & wall mounting procedures
Explain the various types and selection of anchors
Discuss special cases equipment & methods
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) continuing education hours (CEH)/professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Site Work Basics: 4 PDH
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In this course the student will understand the concepts of construction site preparations. This course will offer an essential overview of site surveys, earthwork operations, common equipment and uses, as well as permitting. Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Explain types of site surveys and their components, including construction surveys, bench marks, datum, and mean sea level
Explain types of earthwork operations, including pioneering, grubbing, stripping, and drainage
Describe types of leveling instruments and their uses
Interpret readings from a leveling rod
Determine elevations in the field to locate points at specified elevations
Determine boundaries of building layout
Determine classes of soils through soils testing
Determine soil stabilization strategies
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms: 1 PDH (On-Demand Webinar)
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This course presents engineers with important information about the design and construction of community and residential safe rooms that will provide protection during tornado and hurricane events. The course will center around design guides FEMA P-320, P-361, and ICC 500.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Discuss Costs and Tolls of Tornado and Hurricane Disasters
Explain Assessing Risks of Tornado and Hurricane Disasters
Describe Storm Shelter/Safe Room Designs Guidelines in regards to location, flying debris resistance, flooding, etc.
Explain Storm Shelter/Safe Room Design Structural Design & Loading
Discuss FEMA Safe Room Plans
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a five (5) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. Records also are available anytime online by accessing your account on EZ-pdh.com. This course satisfies 1 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
Our On-demand Webinars are recorded from live webinars conducted utilizing GotoWebinar.com service (chosen for reliability, ease of use, no software required and ability to attend using your computer, tablet, or smart phone).
Upon purchase your will have access to launch the On-demand Webinar.
The On-demand Webinar will play through similar to a live webinar, however you will have the ability to take anytime, pause/rewind and complete in more than one session.
Upon completion you will then answer a short five question quiz, which can be taken unlimited times until passing, immediately generating a certificate of completion.
You may print or save your certificate or access anytime within your account.
Stream Hydraulics: 3 PDH
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In this online course a student will understand the essentials of stream hydraulics and the various formulas and calculations available to solve problems associated with streams.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Understand channel cross-section parameters: flow depth, hydraulic depth, and hydraulic radius
Discuss the dimensionless numbers
Understand the continuity equation, Bernoulli equation and conservation of momentum equations
Explain hydraulic calculations for uniform flow in a stream
Explain the use of weirs for flow measurement
Discuss channel routing procedures
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (15) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Structural Design Criteria For Structures Other Than Buildings: 2 PDH
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This two hour online course establishes structural design criteria for structures other than buildings, furnishes design guidance for various types of structures, and identifies special considerations with regard to certain materials in specific applications. Structures other than buildings which are covered in this course include the following: bridges; dock and harbor facilities; drainage structures; bulk material structures; water and wastewater structures; and mechanical, electrical, and communication structures.
Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
This two hour online course establishes structural design criteria for structures other than buildings, furnishes design guidance for various types of structures, and identifies special considerations with regard to certain materials in specific applications. Structures other than buildings which are covered in this course include the following: bridges; dock and harbor facilities; drainage structures; bulk material structures; water and wastewater structures; and mechanical, electrical, and communication structures. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-809-6/AFM 88-3 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Structural Design Criteria for Structures Other Than Buildings.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Know the common building materials used in construction
Types of structures used in transportation, water & electrical distribution
Support requirements for mechanical systems and bulk materials
Design criteria for various types of structures
Identify special considerations with regard to certain materials in specific applications.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (15) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 2 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Thin Concrete Overlays: 2 PDH
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In this course the student will gain an understanding of thin concrete overlays, from concept through design, for concrete, asphalt, and composite pavements. Additionally, the course is supplemented with a summary of four case studies to illustrate the range of applications for thin concrete overlays.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
Tn this course the student will gain an understanding of thin concrete overlays, from concept through design, for concrete, asphalt, and composite pavements. Additionally, the course is supplemented with a summary of four case studies to illustrate the range of applications for thin concrete overlays.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
Understanding of the different types of concrete overlays
Discuss how to evaluate existing pavements for thin concrete overlays
Explain design and design features of thin concrete overlays
Explain construction of thin concrete overlays
Discuss several case studies of and their results
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a ten (10) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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