Individual engineerMember $25.00 | Non-Member $125.00
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INSTRUCTORS:
Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori, Ph.D., P.E.
Anand J. Puppala, Ph.D., PE., BC.GE, F.ASCE, F.ICE
Course Length: 1 hour
Purpose and Background
This techsession will only award PDHs for completion.
This presentation covers a novel framework that evaluates sustainable elements of various ground improvement studies performed for civil infrastructure. Studies dealing with ground improvement of slopes, embankments and pavement infrastructure will be main focus of this talk. Sustainable elements will describe different subtopics among environmental, economic and societal benefits.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between the various quantifiable metrics of sustainability
- Explain the various ways in which geotechnical engineers can contribute to sustainable development
- Describe the uses of a sustainability assessment framework in ground modification projects
Who Should Attend?
- Geotechnical engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Construction management/engineering
- Builders
Outline
- Quantifiable metrics of sustainability
- How to contribute to sustainable development
- Sustainability assessment framework
How to Earn your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
This course is worth 1 PDH. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the purchase.