Fundamentals of Wood Construction: 3 PDH
$18.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand the basics of wood in construction including common woodworking techniques for construction.This course is designed to bridge the gap in knowledge between engineers & building trade professionals.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Describe the types, sources, uses, and characteristics of the common woods used on various construction projects
- Explain the various methods and joints associated with woodworking
- Identify the different types of fastening devices
- Identify common trade terms
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 3 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration for Roadways: 5 PDH
$30.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand the essentials of subsurface explorations for roadways with a comprehensive overview including site preparation, sampling methods, types of testing and methods, as well as standard guidelines and recommendations.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss preparing for subsurface explorations
- Explain field reconnaissance and setting-up a exploration program
- Discuss sampling techniques and tools
- Explain various tests in addition to the standard penetration test (SPT)
- Understand guidelines for minimum exploration
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Gravel Road Construction: 4 PDH
$24.00 Add to cartIt is estimated that over a third of the 4.09 million miles of roadway in the United States are not paved. These are typically unpaved gravel or dirt roads, and they’re mostly located throughout rural areas and communities where the volume of traffic is so low that paving and maintaining a paved road is not economically feasible. In this course the student will understand basic concepts in designing and maintaining gravel surfaced roads and essential tips to ensure lasting performance.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain gravel roadways routine maintenance and rehabilitation
- Discuss drainage and its importance
- Describe surface gravel types
- Discuss dust control and stabilization
- Recognize innovations and recent trends
- Explain construction guidelines and gradation determination
- Explain gravel road project quantity calculations
- Discuss gravel deterioration and when to pave
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Hazardous Waste Identification: 2 PDH
$12.00 Add to cartThis course covers hazardous waste regulated by the EPA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), starting with determining whether what waste is considered a solid waste according to the RCRA regulations and moving on to determining if it fits one of the RCRA requirements for being a hazardous waste.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEThis course covers hazardous waste regulated by the EPA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), starting with determining whether what waste is considered a solid waste according to the RCRA regulations and moving on to determining if it fits one of the RCRA requirements for being a hazardous waste.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Fundamentals of the hazardous waste identification process
- Definition of hazardous waste & solid waste as used by RCRA
- How to identify listed hazardous wastes and their characteristics
- Interpretation of the mixture and 'derived-from' rules
- Interpretation of the contained-in policy
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 16 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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High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Technology: 3 PDH
$18.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand high voltage direct current systems, theory, benefits, and components as well as a review of current applications used today. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss why use HVDC systems
- Understand the main types of HVDC schemes/li>
- Discuss converter theory
- Explain principle arrangement of an HVDC transmission project
- Discuss main components of a HVDC system
- Understand managing a HVDC system project
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 three professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Home Builders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Building Design: 5 PDH
$30.00 Add to cartIn this course, the student will review Chapters 1-4 from “Homebuilders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction”, FEMA 232 – June 2006 prepared by the Building Seismic Safety Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEThe purpose of this course is to familiarize the engineer with the basic principles of earthquake-resistant design for residential construction. Adequate construction is required in order for a structure to fair well during and after an earthquake. This course will cover the general earthquake-resistance requirements in the International Residential Code, IRC, and requirements for foundation and floor construction.In this course, the student will review Chapters 1-4 from “Homebuilders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction”, FEMA 232 – June 2006 prepared by the Building Seismic Safety Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Background & History
- Above-Code Recommendations
- International Residential Code & IRC Seismic Design Categories
- Building Response & Concepts Concerning Site
- Other Hazards including Coastal Hazards
- Earthquake Resistant Requirements
- IRC General Earthquake Limitations
- Load Path
- Lateral Capacities
- House Configuration Irregularities
- Foundation Requirements including Concrete Foundations & Masonry Foundations
- Special Soil Conditions
- Foundation Resistance to Sliding Loads
- Special Considerations for Cut & Fill Sites
- Foundation Design and Reinforcement
- Interior Braced Walls Anchoring
- Floor Design & Construction including Wood Frame, Cantilevered & Concrete Slab-On-Grade
- Requirements for Blocking
- Floor Sheathing
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 5 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Hurricane Mitigation: Summary Report On Building Performance: 3 PDH
$18.00 Add to cartAfter major hurricane disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dispatches Building Performance Assessment Teams (BPATs) to evaluate the successes and failures of buildings to withstand the wind and flood forces of these storms. The teams document the results of their evaluations in building performance assessment reports. This 3-hour online course summarizes the BPAT reports for Hurricane Katerina.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEAfter major hurricane disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dispatches Building Performance Assessment Teams (BPATs) to evaluate the successes and failures of buildings to withstand the wind and flood forces of these storms. The teams document the results of their evaluations in building performance assessment reports. This 3-hour online course summarizes the BPAT reports for Hurricane Katerina.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Describe the building and foundation types typically used in coastal areas
- Illustrate the ability of various building and foundation types to withstand coastal surge, riverine flood, and hurricane winds
- Explain design and construction practices that can reduce building damage in hurricanes
- Describe construction practices that can reduce building damage in hurricanes
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 3 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Improving Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings: 2 PDH
$12.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will learn the general concept of the most efficient methods to enhance energy efficiency of historic buildings, while limiting the damage done during the rehabilitation process.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEIn this course the student will learn the general concept of the most efficient methods to enhance energy efficiency of historic buildings, while limiting the damage done during the rehabilitation process.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Inherent energy efficient features of historic buildings
- Concept of conducting an energy audit
- Actions to improve energy efficiency
- Dealing with moisture
- Applicable alternative energy sources
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 (2) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Improving Fan System Performance: 4 PDH
$24.00 Add to cartIn this online course a student will understand fan systems, their components and operation, and various methods and guidelines to improve the performance for new or existing systems.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the basics industrial fan systems and components
- Identify fan selection and efficiency
- Discuss basic maintenance and common problems
- Explain configurations to improve fan efficiency
- Understand fan control and arrangements
- Explain fan economics and calculations used
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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Improving Motor and Drive System Performance: 5 PDH
$30.00 Add to cartThis course provides a thorough overview of motor and drive systems and their components and presents various methods and opportunities to enhance performance and increase efficiency.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand motor and drive systems and their components
- Discuss various industrial uses for motor and drive systems
- Explain tools and methods to analyze systems
- Discuss performance enhancements at the system level
- Discuss performance enhancements at the component level
- Understand the economics of the system and systems management approaches
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Innovative Building Technology: 5 PDH
$30.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand the design process of building and constructing modern innovative buildings using new technology products and methods to increase building efficiency, durability, and sustainability. Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the four decision phases for any project
- Understand the economics of implementing new technologies into the design and construction
- Discuss cost/benefits into the decision making process
- Explain feasibility by performance and economics
- Discuss performance measures through design and construction
- Understand building efficiency, durability, and sustainability
- Become familiar with the evaluation tools and resources available during design and construction
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 five professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Water and Sewage Systems: 5 PDH
$30.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand a facility’s water and sewage systems and associated common components as well as basic concepts in installing, maintaining, repairing and the operation and maintenance of these systems.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the different types of plumbing fixtures commonly found
- Explain the operation of common plumbing fixtures
- Describe the procedures associated with plumbing repairs
- Explain the procedures for locating pipe leakage
- Describe installation and repair of common water and sewage components
- Describe maintenance and repair of common water and sewage components
- Explain procedures associated with sewer maintenance and repair
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Internal Curing for Concrete Pavements: 1 PDH
$6.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand the concepts and benefits of internal curing for concrete pavements including mixture design, quality control, and studies of practical applications over the past two decades.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEIn this course the student will understand the concepts and benefits of internal curing for concrete pavements including mixture design, quality control, and studies of practical applications over the past two decades.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Internally cured concrete pavement applications
- Mixture design
- Construction aspects
- Properties of internally cured concrete
- Practical applications
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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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Laboratory Testing for Geotechnical Design and Construction: 5 PDH
$30.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand the intricate details of laboratory testing of subsurface soils and rocks in order to obtain values of their engineering properties necessary for design.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain common laboratory test methods
- Discuss laboratory testing equipment for soil and rock samples
- Discuss testing procedures
- Explain measured parameters
- Understand common guidelines for testing soils and rocks
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Lessons Learned-Design and Construction of Buildings: 3 PDH
$18.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will review lessons learned from post building occupancy evaluations to understand common building design and/or construction flaws and review essential tips to correct, avoid and/or mitigate these occurrences.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain overall building design and construction best practices
- Discuss general building site and landscape guidelines
- Discuss envelope/structure essential tips
- Understand architecture/interiors best practices
- Describe mechanical/plumbing lessons learned
- Explain lighting/electrical essentail tips
- Explain operational fundamentals as relates to accessibility, durability, reliability, and maintainability/cleanability
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Mechanical Systems Commissioning: 6 PDH
$36.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will learn the various benefits commissioned mechanical equipment has to a facility by understanding the procedures in developing a commissioning program for mechanical equipment and the detailed processes effective in verifying proper system installation.Instructor: Seth, Grablow PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the need for commissioning mechanical equipment
- Understand the commissioning process
- Explain commissioning of HVAC equipment
- Explain commissioning of Generators And Ancillary Equipment
- Explain commissioning of Air Compressors And Pneumatic Control Systems
- Explain commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems
- Explain commissioning of Cranes And Elevators
- Explain commissioning of Water And Sewage Treatment Systems
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 six professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Pavement Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage Areas: 6 PDH
$36.00 Add to cartThis online course provides guidance for design of pavements and supporting materials for roads, streets, walks and open storage areas. The contents include procedures for conducting preliminary site reconnaissance, traffic analyses, and criteria for the design of subgrade, subbase, base courses, flexible and rigid pavements.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEThis online course provides guidance for design of pavements and supporting materials for roads, streets, walks and open storage areas. The contents include procedures for conducting preliminary site reconnaissance, traffic analyses, and criteria for the design of subgrade, subbase, base courses, flexible and rigid pavements.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Preliminary Soil Investigations
- Vehicular Traffic Considerations
- Flexible Pavement Materials & Subgrades
- Bituminous Pavement
- Flexible Pavement Design
- Rigid Pavement Design
- Concrete Pavement Design
- Reinforced Concrete Pavements
- Pavement Overlays
- Joints For Plain & Reinforced Concrete
- Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements
- Seasonal Frost Conditions
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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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Ponds- Planning, Design, Construction: 2 PDH
$12.00 Add to cartThis course provides guidance on some of the required criteria the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has in place for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of ponds. This course describes basic design principles of embankment and excavation ponds as well as construction requirements. This online PDH course is intended for hydrologists, civil engineers, agricultural engineers, construction engineers, municipal engineers, geotechnical engineers and environmental engineers.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PEThis course provides guidance on some of the required criteria the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has in place for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of ponds. This course describes basic design principles of embankment and excavation ponds as well as construction requirements. Topics include: water needs, preliminary soil investigations, watershed & stormwater runoff estimation, basin sealing, spillways and inlets, and operation & maintenance. This online PDH course is intended for hydrologists, civil engineers, agricultural engineers, construction engineers, municipal engineers, geotechnical engineers and environmental engineers.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with the general features and the differences of embankment and excavated ponds
- How to perform a preliminary investigation
- Be able estimate storm water runoff quantity and rate using the runoff curve number method
- Estimate time of concentration for a watershed for a given flow length and average watershed slope
- Advantages and disadvantages of a hooded or canopy inlet spillway and a drop inlet spillway
- Estimate earthfill requirements for an embankment for known end areas and embankment length
- Estimate embankment end area for known embankment height, side slopes, and top width
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 16 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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Prescriptive Method for Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in Construction: 3 PDH
$18.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will learn prescriptive requirements to facilitate the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in wall systems for the construction of one- and two-family dwellings. Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain SIP materials, shapes, & standard sizes
- Understand prescriptive provisions for wall thickness selection
- Discuss Above grade wall requirements
- Discuss SIP header & connection details
- Explain construction details to design and construct residential wall systems using SIPs
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Principles of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: 4 PDH
$24.00 Add to cartIn this course the student will understand the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics systems, hydraulics and pneumatics system components, and the operation and maintenance of these systems. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain the operating principles of hydraulic systems
- Discuss operation characteristics and component functions
- Discuss maintenance procedures of a hydraulic system
- Describe the operating principles of pneumatic systems
- Identifying operational characteristics and service procedures applicable to pneumatic systems
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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) hours of professional development (PDH).
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