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  • Engineer’s Guide to Corrosion-Causes, Protection and Control: 8 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand the process of corrosion on metals from its causes and effects into protection and control. The student will understand corrosion on a variety of metals and methods to mitigate and control corrosion over the life of a material. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Discuss environmental factors that affect corrosion
    2. Understand the eight major forms of corrosion
    3. Discuss corrosion characteristics and properties of various common metals
    4. Explain corrosion protection and methods of control
    5. Discuss monitoring of corrosion and available inspection technologies
    6. Understand the electrochemistry, kinetics, and thermodynamics of the corrosion process

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 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 eight professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Engineer’s Guide to Cross Connection Control: 4 PDH

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    In this online course a student will understand cross connection risks, review real case studies of cross connection mishaps, and understand the various methods and procedures to mitigate cross connection hazards.
    Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Understand the health hazards of cross-connections
    2. Discuss various real-life mishaps
    3. Discuss cross-connections risk mitigation
    4. Explain programs for cross-connection control and backflow prevention
    5. Understand common cross-connection scenarios and methods to mitigate

    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 hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Engineer’s Guide to Green Building-Part 2: 2 PDH (On-Demand Webinar)

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    In this course the student will examine numerous materials and methods to incorporate into a commercial & residential build to make it a green build. This includes understanding of an in-depth examination of all green materials and methods for building green, and a comprehensive green building checklist to review before, during, and after any green build.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Learn what means to build “Green” and the many benefits it offers
      • Understand a comprehensive list of design & building considerations to be examined during a build
      • Discuss the numerous materials & processes which can be applied during a Green building project
      • Review a comprehensive green building checklist to easily identify areas to apply Green Building principles

    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 two (2) 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.

  • Engineer’s Guide to Green Building: 1 PDH (On-Demand Webinar)

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    In this course the student will examine numerous materials and methods to incorporate into a commercial & residential build to make it a green build. This includes understanding of the attributes of green building methods and products and the design and developing considerations for all building & home systems.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Learn what means to build “Green” and the many benefits it offers
      • Explain the attributes of various materials and building products used for Green building
      • Understand a comprehensive list of design & building considerations to be examined during a build

    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 one (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.

  • Engineering Description of Soils and Rocks: 4 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand the engineering characteristics of soils and rocks and to how to properly identify and classify to develop a subsurface profile for site evaluations.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Discuss soil descriptions and standards
    2. Explain soil classification and properties
    3. Discuss practical aspects of fine-grained and course-grained soils
    4. Explain rock descriptions and classifications (SPT)
    5. Understand subsurface profile development

    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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  • Essentials of Heating and Cooling of Buildings: 7 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand all elements effecting heating and cooling of structures and to properly calculate loads and loss for ideal thermal comfort.Instructor: Seth, Grablow PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Discuss the human body, human heat transfer, and thermal comfort
    2. Understand design conditions for heating and cooling
    3. Understand heat gain, heat loss, and heat transfer of people and equipment
    4. Explain solar heat gain and transfer
    5. Discuss infiltration heat load and weatherizing
    6. Understand calculating heating and cooling requirements
    7. Understand annual energy consumption of a building

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 25 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies seven professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Fire Protection System Design: 3 PDH

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    This three (3) hour course overviews standards to design and build an environment for building occupants that is reasonably safe from fire and products of combustion as well as how to provide a reasonable level of building usability and property protection from the effects of fire and products of combustion.
    Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    This three (3) hour course overviews standards to design and build an environment for building occupants that is reasonably safe from fire and products of combustion as well as how to provide a reasonable level of building usability and property protection from the effects of fire and products of combustion.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar and identify fire protection engineering design criteria
    • Discuss the various building fire protection devices and installation standards
    • Examine adequacy for water supply and the various methods and standards to implement sprinkler systems
    • Understand fire extinguishing systems – the how, what, and where to install
    • Identify fire alarm system design guidlines and installation standards

    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) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Fire Protection Systems: 3 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand fire protection systems and fire protection system operations and will be able to familiarize themselves with the various systems and components including operations and maintenance/ inspection procedures.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the various types of sprinkler systems
      • Explain the various types of sprinklers
      • Discuss the types of automatic sprinklers
      • Discuss sprinkler system detection and indicating devices
      • Describe sprinkler system inspection and testing procedures
      • Explain types of gaseous extinguishing systems
      • Discuss dry chemical extinguishing systems
      • Explain the procedures associated with boiler water treatment and cleaning
      • Describe the procedures for cleaning boiler firesides and watersides
      • Describe the procedures associated with boiler maintenance

    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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  • Forecasting Solar Radiation and Photovoltaic Power: 5 PDH

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    Solar resource forecasting is critical for the operation and management of solar power plants and electric grids. In this course the student will understand the basic concepts and various methods of solar irradiance forecasting as well as forecasting the power production of Photovoltaic (PV) power plants.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain empirical and physical solar forecasting methods
      • Explain statistical and machine learning methods
      • Discuss forecasting the production of a PV power plant
      • Discuss statistical error measures
      • Explain probabilistic solar forecasts

    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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  • Foundations in Expansive Soils: 6 PDH

    Foundations in Expansive Soils: 6 PDH

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    This course presents guidance and information for the geotechnical investigation necessary for the selection and design of foundations for heavy and light buildings constructed in expansive clay soil areas. The information in this course is generally applicable to many types of structures such as residences, warehouses, and multi-story buildings. Emphasis is given to the maintenance of an environment that encourages constant moisture conditions in the foundation soils during and following construction. Special attention must always be given to specific requirements of the structure such as limitations on allowable differential movement.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    This course presents guidance and information for the geotechnical investigation necessary for the selection and design of foundations for heavy and light buildings constructed in expansive clay soil areas. The information in this course is generally applicable to many types of structures such as residences, warehouses, and multi-story buildings. Emphasis is given to the maintenance of an environment that encourages constant moisture conditions in the foundation soils during and following construction. Special attention must always be given to specific requirements of the structure such as limitations on allowable differential movement.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Guidelines of the geotechnical investigation and analysis
    • Field exploration
    • Laboratory investigations
    • Methodology for prediction of volume changes
    • Selection of the type of foundation
    • Structural details of design procedures provided for reference
    • Methods of minimizing foundation movement
    • Construction techniques and inspection
      Remedial repair of damaged structures

      • 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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  • Fundamentals of Biodiesel: 4 PDH

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    In this online course a student will understand biodiesel and biodiesel blends and practical guidelines for using in place of standard diesel, this includes characteristics, storage and safety issues, and procedures for using in compression-ignition engines and boilers.
    Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand biodiesel and biodiesel blends
    • Explain biodiesel benefits and attributes
    • Discuss biodiesel blends and characteristics
    • Explain safety, health, & environmental issues with biodiesel
    • Understand storage and material compatibility

    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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  • Fundamentals of Fiber Optics: 3 PDH

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    This online course is an introduction to concepts and theories of fiber optics and associated technologies. In this course you will learn about the history of fiber optics, its advantages & disadvantages, and the concepts of fiber optics including: the theory of light transmission through fiber optics, the structure of fiber optics, and properties of transmission.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand the history of fiber optics
    • Discuss basic fiber optics systems
    • Understand the nature of light propagation and the electromagnetic theory of light
    • Explain the properties of light reflection, refraction, diffusion, and absorption
    • Explain the basic optical fiber material properties and how optical fibers transmit light
    • Explain the ray and mode theories of light propagation along an optical fiber
    • Discuss the processes of light attenuation and dispersion
    • Understand the structure and components of fiber optic systems

    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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  • Fundamentals of Metals: 8 PDH

    Fundamentals of Metals: 5 PDH

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    The course provides an understanding of the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms, failure modes and the characteristics determine their usefulness for a specific application. Often, materials are subject to variable forces (loads). The engineer calculates these forces to establish the service that can be expected and material scientists experiment to determine how materials deform (elongate, compress, and twist) or break as a function of applied load, time, temperature, and other conditions.
    Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    The course provides an understanding of the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms, failure modes and the characteristics determine their usefulness for a specific application. Often, materials are subject to variable forces (loads). The engineer calculates these forces to establish the service that can be expected and material scientists experiment to determine how materials deform (elongate, compress, and twist) or break as a function of applied load, time, temperature, and other conditions.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Mechanical properties of metals
    • Structure of metals and how those structures are affected by various processes

      • 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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    Fundamentals of Wood Construction: 3 PDH

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    In 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, PE

    SPECIFIC 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

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    In 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, PE

    SPECIFIC 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

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    It 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, PE

    SPECIFIC 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

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    This 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, PE

    This 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

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    In 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, PE

    SPECIFIC 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

    Home Builders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Building Design: 5 PDH

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    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.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE
    The 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

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    After 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, PE

    After 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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