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Bridge Design – Concrete Decks One of the major advancements in bridge construction in the United States in the second half of the twentieth century was the development and use of prestressed concrete. Prestressed concrete bridges offer a broad range of engineering solutions and a variety of aesthetic opportunities. This course includes state-of-the-art information relative... Learn More

Stormwater Best Management Practices Low Impact Development (LID) is an alternative site design strategy that uses natural and engineered infiltration and storage techniques to control storm water where it is generated. This introductory course provides an overview of best management practices (BMPs) for stormwater management with a focus on sustainability. Fifteen different devices, ranging from... Learn More

Impacts of Animals on Earthen Dams There are about 80,000 dams in the United States, and many of them are nearing the end of their expected lives. Proper maintenance and control of problems associated with animals can extend the useful life of many dams. Towards this end, FEMA and the Association of State Dam Safety... Learn More

Foundations in Expansive Soils This course presents guidance and information for conducting a geotechnical investigation suitable for the selection and design of foundations for heavy and light buildings constructed in expansive clay soil areas. The information in this course is generally applicable to many types of structures such as residences, warehouses, and multi-story buildings. Emphasis... Learn More

Soil Mechanics: Stress Distribution This course covers the application of engineering principles by experienced engineers of soil mechanics in the design of foundations and earth structures. It includes identification and classification of soil and rock, field exploration, testing, and instrumentation, laboratory testing, distribution of stresses including pressures on buried structures, analysis of settlement and volume... Learn More