New Mexico-Civil Engineering Package #3: 30 PDH

In this course the student will study two ethics courses including the New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors Laws and Rules. A total of thirty (30) questions will test his or her understanding of the subject.

This course satisfies the New Mexico continuing education requirement of two (2) professional development hours in engineering ethics, (ref. New Mexico Administrative Code Title 16.39.2.8 subsection D).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The engineer’s guidelines for practicing within New Mexico'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:

• Identify environmental factors affecting steel bridge corrosion.
• Evaluate materials used for corrosion protection in bridges.
• Compare coating systems for their durability and cost.
• Analyze historical performance of various corrosion mitigation strategies.
• Apply design considerations for corrosion-prone structural components.
• Select corrosion protection systems based on site-specific exposure.

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:

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:

• Define roller-compacted concrete and distinguish it from conventional concrete and embankment materials in terms of composition and application
• Evaluate the suitability of materials, including aggregates, cementitious substances, and admixtures, for RCC construction
• Design RCC mixture proportions to meet structural and performance criteria based on strength, durability, and workability requirements
• Apply best practices for RCC placement, compaction, and construction using specialized equipment and techniques
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures throughout the RCC construction process
• Analyze the performance of RCC structures post-construction with respect to watertightness, durability, and structural integrity

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:

• 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).