095-Fundamentals of Concrete
3
List: $67.50
Sale: $23.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Written in an easy to understand style, the course Fundamentals of Concrete takes a look at the properties of concrete including its ingredients as well as the nature of the product from its inception at mixing these ingredients to some of the final products. A clear discussion of the ingredients of concrete is included as well as the process that makes the initial slurry change to a hardened structural material. Some of concrete's material properties — such as workability, weight, and strength — are discussed including precautions and factors affecting these properties. The effect of evaporation on newly placed concrete is discussed along with methods to prevent it.
The course continues with a clear discussion of reinforced concrete, stresses in a concrete beam, and reinforcing steel. The principles of pre-cast and post-tensioned beams are discussed with several representative cross sections presented. The course concludes with an introductory discussion of the principles of formwork design.
The course is not a design course but does offer some sample calculations to demonstrate the design criteria involved in the design of reinforced concrete beams and the design of formwork for vertical structures such as walls and columns.
096-Building Mechanical Integrity Programs into New Plants
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Mechanical Integrity (MI) is the process of assuring equipment is in satisfactory condition to safely and reliably perform its intended purpose. MI is more than a set of inspection programs, as it should have an affect on design basis of the plant, operational procedures and maintenance procedures.
The most effective method to implement MI is to define the goals in the Conceptual Design phase, and to develop strategies to reduce the Risk of Failure, and to reduce the Consequences of Failure. With this basis, a body of knowledge is available during the design, construction, commissioning, operational and maintenance phases of a plant to assist technical personnel in accurately assessing the condition of the equipment during the operational phase.
This course describes the necessary processes and approaches to define the end goals, and to assure the goals are achieved. By taking this course, the student should understand:
- History of MI implementation
- Reasons that MI should be implemented during the Conceptual Design phase
- Available technical resources
- Driving Factors for MI implementation
- Problem areas to be avoided
- Implementation strategies
098-LEED for Existing Buildings
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Today's built environment is being scrutinized due to current economic conditions, reduced availability of non-renewal resources, and tenant requests for healthier workspaces. This combination has changed the way we build, operate, and manage our buildings.
LEED® certified buildings are one way in which the places we work are meeting expectations of building owners, mangers, and the people who work in them. LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance (EB:O&M), is one standard within the LEED family of certifications, which specifically addresses the operational activities of the current inventory of commercial buildings in the United States, and sets guidance for increase profitability and sought after real estate.
This paper will introduce the LEED - EB:O&M rating system, demonstrate the benefits of a certified building, offer examples of how to successfully design a project, and provide examples of Federal, State, and Local Incentives related to sustainable buildings.
131-An Introduction to Pavement Construction - Part 1 - Concrete
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List: $67.50
Sale: $23.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A brief introduction to concrete pavement construction covering pavement types, ingredients and mix designs, pavement uses, methods of paving, paving equipment, and recent changes in the industry and their benefits.
After completion the reader should have a basic understanding of the standard methods of concrete paving and the associated equipment needed. Additionally, which construction methods and equipment choices are more suitable for specific pavement types and applications. Lastly, what latest technological, social, and economic factors are changing the traditional perception of concrete pavement and are making concrete pavement a more desirable choice to alternate paving types.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient paving designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
149-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 1 - An Introduction
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A brief introduction to Precast Segmental Bridge Construction covering Casting Segments, Precast Substructure Erection, Precast Superstructure Erection — Span-by-Span Method, and Precast Superstructure Erection — Balanced Cantilever Method.
After completion the reader should have: a basic understanding of these methods of bridge construction and the associated equipment needed, a basic understanding of which construction methods and equipment choices are more suitable for specific bridge applications, and lastly, a basic understanding of how these choices can affect the cost, schedule, quality, and safety of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail each process will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of this type of bridge construction.
163-Heat Load Calculations for Refrigerated Spaces
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course breaks down the heat gain calculations required for any refrigerated space into four categories; transmission, infiltration, product and miscellaneous. An Excel spreadsheet will be provided that calculates the thermal loads in each of these areas and automatically transfers that design data to a concise one page summary.
The course delves into the materials, properties, logic and equations required for heat load calculations in each of the above four areas. It also offers guidance with respect to industry norms and typical, basic cold storage construction techniques.
Upon completion of this course, a good understanding of the refrigeration requirements of most refrigerated spaces will be attained.
196-Structural Concepts for Non-Structural Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Structural Concepts for Non-Structural Engineers is a course designed to promote understanding of why structures work the way that they do, and why they are designed the way that they are.
It is a course for people that do not have a heavy background in structural design, such as Electrical Engineers, Mechanical (HVAC) Engineers, and Architects.
It is, perhaps, a review for people who have studied structures in college, but have not been seriously involved with it since.
218-Managing Project Risk
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is about managing project risk in an organization whether you are an engineer, senior manager or professional project manager. In the project world, managing risk is critical because every decision, every action taken contains some element of risk. Risk cannot be eliminated. Risk can only be controlled and accepted if the decision or action needs to be made. Understanding this concept becomes important when considering that practically everyone in an organization is involved in some kind of project work and makes decisions involving risk.
In the ideal project world, project managers are trained in project risk management. 1In the real project world, many projects are small and assigned to engineers and managers with less than formal risk management training. Managing risks become critical to achieving project cost and schedule targets. This course presents three basic principles for managing project risk, namely, identify, quantify, and control. However, managing project risk still depends on experience and skill of the engineer or manager to identify, quantify and control the risk in order to manage it.
At the end of the course is a set of questions that highlights the take-aways for the reader to remember and use for managing project risk in their organization.
The Project Management Institute (PMI) accepts this courses for category 4 credit
1Project Management Institute, PMBOK — GUIDE Fifth Edition 2013 Project Risk Management, Chapter 11
222-Lime Soda Water Softening Calculations
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for civil engineers, chemical engineers and environmental engineers. Topics included are calculation of the different types of hardness in a water sample from lab analysis results; conversion among different units for hardness and chemical concentration; information about three lime soda water softening processes (two-stage excess lime softening, split treatment, and selective calcium removal); calculation of the dosages needed for lime, soda ash and carbon dioxide; calculation of daily chemical requirements; and calculation of solids production rates. A sample spreadsheet is included that illustrates the use of a spreadsheet to make some of the calculations discussed in the course.
The overall objective of this course is to provide the attendees with knowledge about hardness in water and the lime soda water softening process for softening water. A more detailed list of learning objectives is included in the course document.
228-What Every Engineer Should Know About Fire Protection
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course provides a basic familiarity with the essentials of fire protection, and in particular, focused on sprinkler systems. The National Fire Protection Association Chapter 13 is the most followed guide for the installation of sprinklers. This course covers the essential thoughts and theories for the necessity of fire sprinkler protection, and how the building fuel load strongly influences the amount of required protection. It then discusses how best to meet that need using different components that make up a complete and operational fire protection system.
The course design gives a broad overview of fire protection and touches on many subjects without going to great in-depth levels. It is intended for engineers who need to interact with fire protection professionals, or facility maintenance engineers and management who desire a good working background knowledge of fire protection. It will not teach the complicated calculations and methodologies for designing fire protection systems. Forthcoming courses plan to address that topic in more detail.
229-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 2 - Span by Span Erection Method
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A follow on course to Precast Segmental Bridge Construction — An Introduction providing more detailed information on the Span-by-Span method of erection. Topics covered in the course include: Erection Equipment, Lifting and Transporting Segments, Truss Placement, Erection Geometry, Span Erection, and Stressing and Grouting.
After completion the reader should have: a better understanding of the span-by-span method of bridge construction and the associated equipment needed, an understanding of the staging and some details of the phases to complete bridge spans, and lastly, the understanding of the method will assist the engineer in cost, schedule, quality, and safety decisions of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail other segmental bridge processes will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of each type of bridge construction.
230-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 3 - Stressing and Grouting
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A follow on course to Precast Segmental Bridge Construction — An Introduction providing more detailed information on the Post-tensioning Stressing and Grouting operations. Topics covered in the course include: Brief introduction narrative, Common Terms and Definitions, Stressing operations outline, and Grouting operations outline.
After completion the reader should have: a better understanding of the post-tensioning stressing and grouting operations and the associated equipment needed, an understanding of the staging and some details of the phases to complete bridge spans, testing requirements and procedures, and lastly, the understanding of these operations will assist the engineer in cost, schedule, quality, and safety decisions of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail other segmental bridge processes will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of each type of bridge construction.
233-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 4 - Balanced Cantilever Erection Method
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A follow on course to Precast Segmental Bridge Construction — An Introduction providing more detailed information on the Balanced Cantilever method of erection. Topics covered in the course include: Erection Equipment, Lifting and Transporting Segments, "Table-Top" Fabrication and Erection, Erection Geometry, Balanced Cantilever Erection, and Stressing and Grouting.
After completion the reader should have: a better understanding of the balanced cantilever method of bridge construction and the associated equipment needed, an understanding of the staging and some details of the phases to complete bridge spans, and lastly, the understanding of the method will assist the engineer in cost, schedule, quality, and safety decisions of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail other segmental bridge processes will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of each type of bridge construction.
243-Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use projects that disturb the soil, including construction, mining, and other activities. It presents an overview of soil erosion and sediment control plans and describes several specific practices in detail.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive description of soil erosion and sediment control plans and to familiarize the reader with the most commonly-employed practices. In addition, it presents detailed information on a number of soil erosion control practices and describes how and when to use them.
246-Compressed Air Systems for Forest Products Facilities
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Many manufacturing facilities use large quantities of compressed air. In designing such facilities, the Consulting Engineer will often be required assemble a bid package for the compressed air system. To do this, he must determine the Scope of Work, then size the equipment and write specifications. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction on completing these steps. The course is written for design of materials-handling facilities that do not require large amounts of instrument air, but rather use compressed air for power, cleaning and other unit operations. Specifically, it is written from perspective of the authors' experience in designing forest products manufacturing facilities.
On completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Calculate the basic compressed air requirements of the process.
- Calculate the design compressed air requirement for the plant.
- Determine the equipment supply requirements.
- Name some advantages of rotary screw compressors over reciprocating compressors.
- Describe the functions of an aftercooler.
- Name two types of dryers commonly used in forest products manufacture.
- Describe three types of regeneration systems for desiccant dryers.
- Name three purposes for compressed air receivers.
- Estimate the required size of compressed air receiver.
- Discuss the need for an oil/water separator with the client.
- Calculate the expected oil concentration in the condensate leaving the aftercooler.
264-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 5 - Precast Segment Manufacturing
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A follow-on course to Precast Segmental Bridge Construction — An Introduction providing more detailed information on manufacturing bridge precast segments. Topics covered in the course include: Casting Equipment, Site Selection, Segment Formwork, Lifting and Transporting Segments, Concrete Placing and Finishing, Casting Geometry, and Stressing and Grouting.
After completion the reader should have a better understanding of the manufacturing and the associated equipment needed to precast bridge segments for erection, and an understanding of the staging and some details for acceptance of precast materials. Lastly, the understanding of the pre-casting method will assist the engineer in cost, schedule, quality, and safety decisions of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail other segmental bridge processes will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of each type of bridge construction.
298-Temperature Control for Spacecraft
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is recommended for:
- All engineering disciplines - Since this is a fundamentals (breadth) level course, professional engineers in any discipline can benefit from this course.
- All mechanical engineers - To expand discipline knowledge by learning how temperature control is applied to spacecraft.
The main objective of this course seeks to answer the following question:
- How does a spacecraft maintain its temperatures in space?
323-What every Engineer should know about Power Engineering fundamentals
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Want to know more about Transformers, and not the kind in the movies? Electrical power is utilized for just about everything in the world. Without electricity, we could not function as a technical society. Electrical equipment can be seen everywhere, be it your house, office, stores or along the roads. What happens when you lose power at your house? Do you every wonder how things are powered up? Ever wonder what the big green humming box is near your offices front door? Do you want to know what a panelboard, circuit breaker, conductor or conduit is? This course will provide some fundamentals of electrical power engineering.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand about the major equipment for electrical power equipment.
- Learn more about residential electrical equipment.
- Learn about conduits and conductors and other electrical equipment seen around construction sites and residential houses
- Learn power equipment names seen in the consulting industry
- Learn what major power equipment looks like
- Learn about electrical construction tips
327-An Introduction to Pond and Lake Dredging
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is designed to be an introduction into the planning, assessment, design and execution of dredge projects in inland waterways of Ponds and Lakes (coastal waterbodies that are tidally influenced will need to be approached differently). These bodies of water are an incredible resource in our country, they are sources of our drinking water, they provide flood storage and recreational opportunities, and are an integral part of our landscape.
There are numerous influences that affect the quality of our Ponds and Lakes, from development within the watershed, changes in environment and water levels (floods and droughts), and aging infrastructure (both on the inputs and the outlet/control structures). All of these influences may result in diminished water quality, invasive aquatic species, and sedimentation and infill of the waterbody. Dredging is an effective approach to counteract these negative effects on the waterbodies and that's what we will discuss in this course. It is important to note that dredging may help reduce the negative impacts of the past, but it should also be paired with compatible projects to reduce those impacts from the future, including stormwater management treatment strategies, invasive species monitoring, and other strategies, which will not be covered in this course.
341-Accelerated Bridge Program - Intro to Prefabricated Bridge Unit (PBU) Construction
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A brief introduction to Prefabricated Bridge Unit Construction covering Casting Units, Crane Erection of Units, SPMT Erection of Units, Brige Slide Erection of Units, & Finishing items.
After completion the reader should have: a basic understanding of these methods of bridge construction and the associated equipment needed, a basic understanding of which construction methods and equipment choices are more suitable for specific bridge applications, and lastly, a basic understanding of how these choices can affect the cost, schedule, quality, and safety of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail each process will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of this type of bridge construction.
342-A Guide to Port Redevelopment Assessments
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The purpose of this course to provide a guideline on how to conduct an assessment for a port redevelopment project, specifically looking at the infrastructure and environmental constraints present within the properties to be reviewed. This initial assessment phase should be considered non-invasive, i.e. no sampling of soils, groundwater, and physical buildings and structures, but more of a roadmap for where future investigations should be focused should a site be attractive for redevelopment. The assessment should be used as a tool to analyze the environmental impacts and physical infrastructure present at the site with relation to the potential redevelopment of the Site. A complete redevelopment assessment will go beyond engineering review and include economic assessments (market analysis) and planning assessments, as well as legal reviews. This course will focus on the environmental and infrastructures assessments associated with a port site, since this course is aimed at an engineering audience. Sometimes redevelopment assessments are conducted with a specific new use in mind, which helps narrow the scope of the assessments, other times its conducted with a broader view of what could happen with the site in the future. For the purposes of this course, we will spend the most time looking at the broad view redevelopment aspects, but we will also discuss screening site for a specific end use as well.
Oftentimes ports that have potential for redevelopment are blighted and have fallen past their peak usages, therefore, the environmental impacts dominate the redevelopment options. Environmental limitations are common within properties that have current and historical industrial usage and do not represent a barrier to redevelopment, rather they represent factors and limitations that need to be addressed as part of the redevelopment.
Similarly, the physical infrastructure for sites that are being eyed for redevelopment may have fallen into some level of disrepair or less frequent maintenance. Other times the physical infrastructure on site is in good working order, however your client is anticipating or exploring a market change. In any redevelopment scenario, its important to look at the physical infrastructure to see how it has played a role on site in the past, currently, and what role it could play in a redeveloped site.
It is very important however during these initial assessments to highlight what the potential issues could be with respect to both infrastructure and environmental considerations so that your client or the end-user can have a better understanding of what cost considerations could impact the redevelopment of the site and warrant further investigation.
380-Accelerated Bridge Program - Intro to GRS-IBS Abutment Construction
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A brief introduction to Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Construction.
After completion the reader should have: a basic understanding of this method of bridge construction and the associated equipment needed, a basic understanding of which construction methods and equipment choices are more suitable for specific bridge applications, and lastly, a basic understanding of how these choices can affect the cost, schedule, quality, and safety of a project.
From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Future courses that further detail each process will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of this type of bridge construction.
385-Sustainability Comparisons for All Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
It is increasingly common for engineers in all fields to consider sustainability when designing a product, process, or facility. This course will cover recent trends in sustainability including the “triple bottom line”, life cycle assessment, lifecycle cost, renewable energy, the precautionary principle, and greenhouse gas emissions.
In can be challenging to quantify sustainability and to reduce subjectivity. This course will directly address these challenges and present a ten step framework for calculating and comparing the sustainability of alternatives. Two example comparisons are provided to guide you through the process of quantifying sustainability, comparing the alternatives, and picking a winner.
402-External Ballistics Primer for Engineers - Part I: Aerodynamics & Projectile Motion
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This course was written to introduce engineers of any discipline to the basics of external ballistics. The engineer will gain a general understanding of many of the factors, effects and forces which affect the flight path of a projectile in unpowered flight.
Course Description:
The intriguing subject of this primer explores the characteristics of the unpowered portion of flight of a projectile on a ballistic trajectory, or external ballistics. It was created for the broad range of engineers who have an interest in learning the basics of external ballistics. In order to accurately describe the factors, which affect the trajectory of an object on a ballistic flight path and the path itself, an engineer will rely on rigorous calculations, computer simulations and experimental data. For the purposes of this primer, gun related pun intended, we only resort to a conceptual understanding of the mechanics, augmented by the use of simplified equations including mentions of some of the governing equations with focuses on some specialized cases. The focus areas are kept concise so that tangential topics such as orbital mechanics are generally not treated. The course has been broken into two parts. Part I targets the aerodynamic characteristics of general projectiles in flight and relevant factors which affect its flight path. In Part II we dive into the use of associated measurement hardware an engineer or ballistician might use to characterize flight paths and conclude with a spotlight on the physics of the ballistic pendulum.
405-Structural Nonlinearity - Part 1 - Defining Nonlinearity
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
What is structural nonlinearity? The notion of linearity has become so ingrained in the practice of structural engineering that the term nonlinearity feels shadowy and ominous, vague and unconventional. Nonlinearity means that the structural behavior will be different, but how? What constitutes nonlinearity and what are the different types?
There are multiple components, conditions, and behavior that all fit under the umbrella of structural nonlinearity. The terminology surrounding nonlinearity can be overwhelming – P-delta, inelastic behavior, softening/stiffening, large deflections, physical nonlinearity, follower forces, nonprismatic, directionality, etc.
What are all the different types of nonlinearity that are possible in structural analysis? Why are they different and when do they need to be included? This course aims to introduce the full range of structural nonlinearity, describe their behavior and effects, and provide insight into when nonlinearities should be included in analyses.
Note: The content in this series of courses is advanced and requires a solid understanding of structural behavior and considerable experience with linear structural analyses. The reader should be familiar with beam theory, determinacy and internal stability of structures, strength of materials, and should be experienced in idealizing real-world structures and have exposure to some more advanced concepts such as plastic hinging.
417-Airport Engineering - Part II - Runway & Taxiway Design
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The second of three courses, this training addresses specific engineering elements of runway and taxiway design. This lesson will inform you of the details involved in these critical airport features and familiarize you with federal standards. Upon completion, you will know precise dimensions, grades, and design criteria that will aid in project execution and reinforce your understanding of runways and taxiways. **Bonus material: discover an interesting concept about circular runway design that you never knew existed**
421-Structural Nonlinearity - Part 2 - Analysis Methods
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Only a small sliver of real-world behavior is linear, so mentioning nonlinear analysis without any context is opaque if not ungraspable. The term nonlinear analysis relates as much information as suggesting a “special tool” or a “custom solution”. There are several different analysis methods that can solve structural nonlinearity and they have curious and indistinct names that have been informally adopted by the industry. What types of nonlinearities can MNO or 3rd-order analysis solve? Which of a simulation analysis or an analysis using a geometric stiffness matrix is an approximation? How does a 2nd-order analysis work?
This course surveys the current analysis methods capable of solving structural nonlinearity. This course presents the types of nonlinearity that each method can solve and introduces concepts such as recursion, kinematics, iterative analyses, benchmark problems, and discretization. The discussions are anchored by numerous illustrative diagrams and detailed examples of how iterative analyses converge.
Note: The content in this series of courses is advanced and
requires considerable experience with linear structural analysis and
a solid understanding of structural behavior. It is recommended that
the preceding courses in this series be completed prior to taking
this course.
427-Airport Engineering - Part III - Signs & Markings
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The third course in the series, this training addresses airport signs and markings. This lesson will inform you of the details involved in critical airport communication features and familiarize you with federal standards. Upon completion, you will know the different types of airport signs, sign placement standards, installation requirements, and all about runway and taxiway markings. Safety measures are emphasized and common airport features are discussed.
428-Creating Effective Teamwork In Project Management
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Almost all companies espouse the desire to have efficient project teams, but often the teams are not effective. There are many reasons for these failures, including management culture, ineffective leadership, contracts that diminish teamwork, and even not recognizing who the project team really is.
Several real-life examples are described to illustrate the positive and negative teaming situations. Some of the major mistakes are created by asking the wrong questions, failing to listen carefully to others, and cutting off communications when discussions are most needed. These examples are based upon experiences building and maintaining large petrochem, power and pulp & paper facilities. But the principles apply equally well to software development, facility operations, construction companies, in-house development projects, or any project that requires people to work together to develop an end product.
This course provides the most important individual principles for teaming effectively, which most people want to do, and then describes the management requirements to create an environment conducive to teaming. The remainder of the course assumes the company, project management and the project personnel want an effective team, then describes the concrete actions individuals, and management must do to allow the teaming to occur.
This course is intended for individuals to recognize their responsibilities to work as a team, and managers to see how they can be Effective Team Creators, and not Team Destroyers.
434-Biological Odor Control Systems
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of biological odor control systems.
Course Description:
Engineers are increasingly being tasked with the design of odor control systems to limit the release of foul air and to reduce air pollution. This course focuses on biological treatment alternatives for odor control. The three types of biological odor control systems are biofilters, biotrickling filters, and bioscrubbers. This course covers important design details each of these systems.
The following topics are covered:
- Odor control options
- Biological treatment explained
- Biofilter beds
- Biotrickling filters
- Bioscrubbers
- Side-by-side comparison
437-Activated Carbon Odor Control Systems
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of activated carbon odor control systems
Course Description:
Activated carbon has been used for odor control purposes for nearly a century. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of activated carbon odor control systems. This course covers important design details and includes example problems to prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Odor control options
- Dry adsorption explained
- Types of activated carbon
- Common system configurations
- Sizing calculations
- Lifecycle cost
447-Basic Ship Types & Their Uses (Part 1)
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This Continuing Education course is written for Professional Engineers and others who are designing, or want to design, successful floating vessels.
Course Description:
This course is intended to show the many types of ships that are operating in the marine business, both as a guide to design and as an aid to identifying the varying types of ships that one may see. The following topics are covered:
- Bulk Cargo Ships
- Roll On-Roll Off Cargo Ships
- Liquid and Gas Cargo Carriers
- Container Ships
- Break-Bulk Freighters
- Heavy Lift Ships
Passenger Ships
- Roll On-Roll Off Ferries
- Cruise Ships
- Sailing Ships
- Submarines
- Yachts
- Fishing Vessels
450-Basic Ship Types & Their Uses (Part 3)
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This Continuing Education course is written for Professional Engineers and others who are designing, or want to design, successful floating vessels.
Course Description:
This course is intended to show the many types of ships that are operating in the marine business, both as a guide to design and as an aid to identifying the varying types of ships that one may see. The following topics are covered:
Auxiliary Ships:
Tankers, Cargo, and Ammunition Ships
Floating Drydocks
Ocean Surveillance Ships
Naval and Army Tugs
Salvage Ships
Submarine Tenders
Submarine Rescue craft
Research Submarines
Coast Guard Vessels:
Buoy Tenders
Icebreakers
National Security Cutters
High Endurance Cutters
Icebreaking Tugs
Medium Endurance Cutters
Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutters
Island Class Cutters
Marine Protector Class Cutter
USCGC Eagle
Small Harbor Tugs
Motor Lifeboats
Aids To Navigation Boats
451-Basic Ship Types & Their Uses (Part 4)
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This Continuing Education course is written for Professional Engineers and others who are designing, or want to design, successful floating vessels.
Course Description:
This course is intended to show the many types of ships that are operating in the marine business, both as a guide to design and as an aid to identifying the varying types of ships that one may see. The following topics are covered:
Offshore Oil and Gas Platform Support Vessels
Platform Construction Vessels
Anchor Handling and Towing/Supply Vessels
FPSO Ships
Windfarm Construction Vessels
Windfarm Support Vessels
Heavy Lift Ships
Crewboats
Accommodation Vessels
Seagoing Tugs
River and Harbor Tugboats
Articulated Tug-Barges (ATBs)
Pushboats
Dredges
Barges
Fireboats
Scientific Research Ships
Hovercraft
Submarines
473-Oil and Grease Removal
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain an understanding of engineered systems for removing oil and grease from wastewater.
Course Description:
Oil and grease (O&G) is one of the most common pollutants found in nearly all waste streams. O&G often causes blockages in pipes and interferes with wastewater equipment. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of O&G removal techniques. This course explains the different types of O&G and explains the alternatives for removing each type of O&G. Example problems help prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Regulatory Requirements
- Forms of Oil and Grease
- Oil and Grease Removal Processes
- Sizing a Grease Interceptor
491-A Guide to Environmental Impact Statements for Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in projects that require environmental impact statements (EIS). Sometimes it is the engineer’s responsibility to write the EIS or to collaborate with others in writing it. On other projects, the EIS will be written by other professionals. However, in any case, it is important for the engineer to have an understanding of what is required and where the data constituting the statement is found.
The overall objective of this course is to provide an overview of the various components that go into writing environmental impact statements. When you complete this course you should be familiar with many sources of information that can be used in generating an EIS.
501-Water Reuse Applications
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain engineering skills for water reuse applications.
Course Description:
Clean water sources are becoming scarcer at the same time as municipal water and wastewater fees continue to rise faster than inflation. These trends have given increased attention to water reuse as a sustainable approach to managing water and wastewater. Water reuse utilizes treated wastewater as a water source for useful applications, thereby reducing water demands and wastewater discharges. Water reuse requires an engineered design that protects public health and achieves economic goals. This course includes example problems to highlight design approaches for various water reuse applications.
The following topics are covered in this course:
- Defining Water Reuse
- Brief History
- Engineering Insights into these Applications:
- Agricultural Reuse
- Industrial Reuse
- Urban Reuse
- Landscaping Reuse
- Potable Reuse
- Environmental Reuse
- Groundwater Recharge
505-Net Zero Principles for Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Understand the engineering principles behind net zero strategies.
Course Description:
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a global strategy that offers the hope of slowing down or even stopping global warming. Engineers are being called on to apply net zero emissions to a variety of applications including buildings, facilities, industrial processes, and entire companies. The net zero concept has also been extended to apply to energy use, waste management, and water use. This course covers all these applications and provides examples that teach basic principles for net zero balance calculations.
The following topics are covered:
• Defining Net Zero
• Net Zero GHG Emissions
• NZE 2050
• Net Zero Energy
• Net Zero Waste
• Net Zero Water
507-Microcontrollers: Design and Implementation
3 $67.50
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
Microcontrollers are simply microprocessors that include program and data memory and peripherals such as general-purpose input/output ports, timers, serial communications controllers, analog-to-digital converter, etc.
The purpose of this course is to describe a portion of the architecture of a simple microcontroller (namely the Atmel ATtiny2313A microcontroller) and to provide simple examples written in the C programming language that use an LED and a pushbutton. The examples utilize the timer circuit and the port registers and incorporate a timer interrupt and an external interrupt.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course the student will learn:
• the significance of a vector table
• the function of an interrupt controller
• how to use a timer interrupt
• how to use an external interrupt for a pushbutton event
• the difference between a timer overflow and a timer compare match
• how to configure a port pin as either an input or an output
Intended Audience
This course is intended for all engineers.
Course Introduction
In my course entitled "Microcontrollers: an Introduction" I discussed the architecture of microcontrollers. I showed how the central processing unit fetches instructions (or a program) from memory and decomposes the instructions into components that the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit can use to perform the desired operation or function. Here I will discuss how to design a simple circuit incorporating a microcontroller with a small footprint, small pin count, and a small amount of internal memory (both program and data memory). I will give program examples using the C programming language.
Microcontrollers are simply microprocessors that include program and data memory and peripherals such as general-purpose input/output ports, timers, serial communications controllers, analog-to-digital converter, etc.
Course Summary
The Atmel ATtiny2313A microcontroller used for these exercises is packaged in a 20-pin DIP package. It is small compared with other microprocessors available, but there are other smaller devices available. For example the Atmel ATtiny10 is packaged in a 6-pin SOT-23 package, making this device ideal for small projects such as an electronic candle to simulate the flicker of the flame or a child's shoe that has LEDs that light up when he or she walks.
Although the Atmel AVR series of microcontrollers is a great product offering many features with a powerful core, this course is not meant to be an advertisement for the Atmel AVR series of microcontrollers. There are many similar microcontrollers available on the market, such as the Microchip PIC, Texas Instruments MSP430, Intel 8051, STMicroelectronics STM8, Freescale 68HC11, and multiple versions of the ARM core from many vendors.
Microcontrollers today can be designed and programmed to control and monitor almost anything. They have become an integrated part of our society, industry and culture.
514-Heavy Civil Construction Safety - Part 4. Hand & Power Tool Safety
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is part of the Series of courses on Heavy Civil Construction Safety. It is the intent of this series of courses to provide the reader with a sound knowledge base of the fundamentals of safety so they can be considered one of the Industry’s Competent Safety Personnel. Supervisory engineering responsibilities require this type of training so leaders can help the staff they oversee avoid accidents.
The series of courses will attempt to make this material easy to read and understand. It does not go into any depth on technical subjects but will provide enough material for the reader to be aware of the fundamentals in a wide variety of subject areas. Course Topics of this series may include: General OSHA and MSHA Responsibilities, Personal Protection, Hand and Power Tools, Ladders and Scaffolds, Excavation and Trenches, Equipment operations, Crane Safety, Rigging Safety, Traffic Control, Fire Protection, & Equipment Transporting
The goal of this fourth course is to review basic Hand & Power Tool safety. The material will include general discussions of the various tools available and some of the hazards/precautions needed to safely work around them. Anyone who works around heavy construction knows that there are hazards involved and that they are not to be taken lightly. It is not the purpose of this course to teach people to be craftspeople. It is the purpose to teach people safe practices and procedures to reduce the chance of hand & power tool safety accidents.
The purpose of this course is to help engineers who design heavy civil construction items understand the processes of construction to make their designs safer, more timely, cost effective, and with better quality. After completion the reader should have a basic understanding of the safety requirements needed to construct their designs. From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.
Lastly, safety must be a constant focus of every operation. Because of the variability of Heavy Civil Construction Projects, they are often chosen to be constructed in some of the most adverse and inaccessible areas imaginable. Working with extreme weights, at excessive heights, in adverse conditions, and around large equipment requires safety diligence from every stakeholder. Please be safe.
515-Design Management for Capital Improvement Projects
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Develop skills for managing the design phase of capital improvement projects.
Course Description:
The bar has been raised for engineers to create inspiring designs while also meeting business goals such as budget, schedule, and quality. Design management helps the design team reach the various project goals while still producing an amazing design.
This course covers project management principles for the design phase of capital improvement (CapEx) projects. Several example problems are given to show how to apply the principles to real world projects. An excel file is provided with templates for schedule and budget management.
The following topics are covered:
• Creating a Work Plan
• Baseline and Progress Schedules
• Earned Value and S-Curves
• Inspiring the Team
• Risk Registers
• Quality Reviews
• Change Order Logs
520-Computer Mathematics
3 $67.50
New Course
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of number systems utilized in computer and the associated mathematical operations and conversions. Boolean Algebra fundamental principles, simplifications for logic operations, and the laws and theorems that allow manipulations of logic expressions are explained. Numerous examples allow practice and better understanding.
Course ObjectiveThis
course is meant to provide an overview and refresher of the mathematics
utilized in computers. Additional references are provided for more
in-depth research. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are
targeted with the following goals.
- Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of computer mathematics.
- Provide
a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review
and analyze designs for compliance with requirements.
- Provide a licensed Electrician with the basics of computer mathematics to allow for a deeper understanding.
521-Safety in Design
3 $67.50
New Course
Course Objectives: Develop skills for prioritizing safety in design.
Course Description:
Engineers play a critical role in creating safe conditions during construction, system operations, maintenance, and public use. Considering safety in the design process can prevent injuries for years to come and potentially save lives!
This course covers engineering principles and techniques that result in designs that prioritize safety. The techniques apply to most engineering disciplines and applications. Examples are given to show how to apply the principles to real world projects.
The following topics are covered:
• Prevention through Design
• Inherent Safety
• Error Tolerance
• Safety Factors
• Fail Safe
• Defence in Depth
• HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)
• LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis)
523-Airport Engineering - Part VI - Heliport Design
3 $67.50
New Course
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The sixth course in the series, this unit explains all about heliport design. This lesson will inform you of the design criteria for heliports, where to locate heliports, standard markings, and insight to FAA regulations. Upon completion, you will know about the gradients, dimensions, and surfaces involved in heliport design. You will also know the recommended static and dynamic loads for helipads.
