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INSTRUCTOR:
Dave K. Adams, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
A successful project requires good communication and coordination between dedicated design and construction teams. Even with the most qualified people, however, problems can occur during construction that require a structural engineer’s input and creative problem solving expertise to help minimize the cost and time spent on taking corrective action. This seminar will engage the participant in the discovery and evaluation of problem solving techniques and theory, error analysis, and practical examples of common structural problems that can arise during construction. Case studies and numerical problems will be presented to illustrate effective solutions, and tools will be offered to further enhance the problem-solving capabilities of attendees.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Examine situations that lead to error in structural designs
- Interpret and apply problem solving theory and technique
- Calculate beam strengthening requirements where holes occur
- Explain the incident of concrete and masonry cracks and their repair
- Evaluate deficient member connections and assess strengthening solutions
- Identify foundation problems and the need for retrofit
- Propose reasonable solutions for errors in the lateral force resisting system
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
Civil engineers, structural engineers, construction engineers
Outline
DAY 1
- Session 1: Problem Solving for Structural Engineers
- Session 2: Working with Deficient materials
- Session 3: Strengthening Holes and Notches in Steel and Wood
- Session 4: Evaluating Holes and Load Paths in Concrete and Masonry
DAY 2
- Session 5: Consideration of Unexpected Cracking in Concrete and Masonry
- Session 6: Corrections for Deficient Connections
- Session 7: Foundation Issues and Solutions
- Session 8: Understanding and Reducing Error in the Office and the Field
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth 1.4 CEUs /14 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]