Delaware-Civil Engineering Package #3: 24 PDH

In this course the student will study three (3) hours of ethics including one (1) hour of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers Laws and Rules. A total of thirty (30) questions will test his or her understanding of the subject.

This course satisfies the Delaware continuing education requirement of three (3) professional development hours in engineering ethics, (ref. DAPE Guidelines for Maintaining Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Sec. E1).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The engineer’s guidelines for practicing within Delaware's laws and rules
• The engineer’s duty to protect the public
• The engineer’s duty to make objective and truthful statements
• The engineer’s duty to limit practice to his or her field of competence
• The engineer’s duty to maintain client confidentiality
• The engineer’s responsibility to the profession

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 four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Identify and differentiate various grades of bridge steel, especially those covered under the ASTM A709 specification.
• Explain the mechanical behaviors of bridge steels, including stress-strain response, ductility, hardness, and fracture toughness.
• Describe steel manufacturing processes and their influence on the final mechanical properties and uniformity of bridge steels.
• Evaluate the corrosion resistance and service conditions that influence the choice of weathering versus non-weathering steels.
• Assess the weldability and fabrication techniques applicable to different grades of bridge steel, including cutting, bending, and machining.
• Interpret applicable AASHTO and ASTM standards to ensure compliance and best practices in bridge design and steel selection.

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).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Describe the fundamental principles and behaviors of CRCP, including its cracking mechanisms and performance indicators
• Apply mechanistic-empirical pavement design methods for determining optimal slab thickness and reinforcement layout
• Select and justify appropriate materials, reinforcement types, and base layers to enhance pavement durability and minimize distress
• Implement best practices in the construction of CRCP, including reinforcement placement, paving, and curing techniques
• Evaluate pavement condition using performance metrics such as crack width, spacing, punchouts, and roughness
• Develop maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation strategies for aging CRCP structures to extend their service life

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).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Explain the role of curing in achieving durable and strong concrete pavement, and identify consequences of inadequate curing.
• Distinguish between the initial and final curing periods and describe their specific requirements and timing.
• Evaluate environmental and material conditions that influence curing needs, including bleeding rates, evaporation rates, and concrete temperature.
• Apply appropriate curing techniques—such as curing compounds, water-based methods, and sheet materials—based on project-specific conditions.
• Identify factors contributing to plastic shrinkage and thermal cracking, and implement corrective actions to mitigate these issues during paving.
• Verify curing effectiveness through practical methods, including visual inspection, reflectometry, and temperature/moisture measurement tools.

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).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

1. • Explain the fundamentals of stormwater runoff and green infrastructure processes
   • Describe the environmental, social and economic benefits of green streets
   • Match green infrastructure practices to transportation typologies
   • Develop a green streets program
   • Apply detailed design considerations
   • Select, size and design pretreatment and core stormwater management practices

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 three (3) hours of professional development (PDH).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Differentiate UHPC from conventional and high-performance concretes in terms of material composition, mechanical strength, and durability.
• Analyze the mechanical properties of UHPC, including compressive and tensile strengths, modulus of elasticity, and fatigue behavior.
• Design structural elements using UHPC by applying appropriate load resistance principles and reinforcement strategies.
• Evaluate the curing, mixing, and placement methods critical to achieving UHPC's optimal performance in the field.
• Assess the long-term durability of UHPC in various environmental conditions including freeze-thaw cycles, marine exposure, and fire resistance.
• Identify current and potential applications of UHPC in infrastructure projects worldwide, with an emphasis on bridge engineering.

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).