Laboratory Testing for Geotechnical Design and Construction: 5 PDH
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SPECIFIC 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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Nevada-Structural Engineering Package: 30 PDH
$90.00 Add to cartSix Structural Engineering courses plus Nevada Statutes, Codes, & Ethics course that will earn 30 PDH guaranteed to be accepted by the Nevada Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PENevada – Statutes, Codes, & Ethics for Professional Engineers: 3 PDH
In this course the student will study the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Statutes and Codes, including Professional Engineering Ethics.
Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 1 Planning: 5 PDH
In this course the student will come to understand a general overview of the planning process of a road tunnel project, geometrical requirements and recommendations of new road tunnels, investigative techniques and parameters required for planning, construction and design of road tunnels, and the different types of reports required for a road tunnel project.
Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 2 Methodology and Excavation Support: 5 PDH
In this course the student will understand the construction methodology and excavation support systems for cut-and-cover road tunnels, design and construction issues for rock and soft ground tunneling, and the special approaches that must be made when passing through difficult ground.
Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 3 Design and Detailing: 5 PDH
In this course the student will understand the concepts of the sequential excavation method as well as the design, purpose and construction of tunnel linings, immersed tunnels, and jacked box tunnels.
Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 4 Obstacles and Mitigations: 5 PDH
In this course the student will understand the reasons and methods to consider regarding seismic activity in the design process. The concepts of mined/bored tunnel construction engineering. Also, how to monitor the performance of the tunnel construction process, and how to identify, characterize and repair tunnels.
Home Builders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Building Design: 5 PDH
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.
Cost Benefit of ICF: 2 PDH
This online course is based on a guide that provides cost comparisons of ICF construction to standard residential wood-frame construction, a comprehensive cost analysis of the monthly costs of home ownership for wood-frame and ICF homes, and a detailed discussion regarding many of the structural and energy performance benefits gained through the use of ICFs.
Preview Course: Nevada – Statutes, Codes, and Ethics
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Preview Course: Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 2
Preview Course: Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 3
Preview Course: Design and Construction of Road Tunnels-Part 4
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Nevada-Civil Engineering Package #2: 30 PDH
$90.00 Add to cartFive Civil Engineering courses plus Nevada Statutes, Codes, & Ethics course that will earn 30 PDH guaranteed to be accepted by the Nevada Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PENevada – Statutes, Codes, & Ethics for Professional Engineers: 3 PDH
Preview Course: Nevada Statutes, Codes, and Ethics
In this course the student will study the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Statutes and Codes, including Professional Engineering Ethics.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
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- The engineer’s guidelines for practicing within Nevada’s statutes and codes
- 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 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 3 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
Engineer’s Guide to Corrosion-Causes, Protection and Control: 8 PDH
Preview Course: Engineer’s Guide to Corrosion
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.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
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- Discuss environmental factors that affect corrosion
- Understand the eight major forms of corrosion
- Discuss corrosion characteristics and properties of various common metals
- Explain corrosion protection and methods of control
- Discuss monitoring of corrosion and available inspection technologies
- Understand the electrochemistry, kinetics, and thermodynamics of the corrosion process
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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 8 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
Advanced Fabricated Building: 6 PDH
Preview Course: Advanced Fabricated Building
In this course the student will understand the building requirements of manufactured structures, particularly residential homes in Florida, as well as understand the various fabrication materials used for other advanced building projects.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
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- Discuss building codes & HUD codes for fabricated structures
- Understand the materials & products of manufactured buildings
- Discuss systems & systems testing of manufactured buildings
- Explain the various fabrication products for advanced construction
- Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each of these fabrication products
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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.
Durability by Design: 5 PDH
Preview Course: Durability by Design
In this course the student will receive guidance on designing durable homes for today’s housing industry, addressing critical topics, including water vapor management, envelope design, and natural hazards.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
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- Explain durability and critical areas of concern on residential structures
- Understand the negative effects of ground water, rain water, and water vapor
- Discuss HVAC and plumbing designs for durability
- Discuss effects of solar radiation and mitigation techniques
- Explain decay, corrosion, and natural hazards effects and solutions for durability
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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.
Innovative Building Technology: 5 PDH
Preview Course: Innovative Building Technology
In 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.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
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- 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
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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.
Prescriptive Method for Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in Construction: 3 PDH
Preview Course: Prescriptive Method for Structural Insulated Panels
In 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.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
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- 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
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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.
Preview Course: Nevada Statutes, Codes, and Ethics
Preview Course: Engineer’s Guide to Corrosion
Preview Course: Advanced Fabricated Building
Preview Course: Durability by Design
Preview Course: Innovative Building Technology
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