In 2006 FHWA issued the two-volume manual titled "Soils and Foundations" which has served as FHWA's flagship product for geotechnical engineering. An update of the manual is titled "Geotechnical Fundamentals for Transportation Projects" (GFTP) and has been completed. The GFTP manual will be presented as part of a 4-day course nationwide. The pilot course is […]
This workshop on soil nail walls will help gain a better understanding of the design and construction procedures using concepts of limit states that will be indexed to the latest guidelines based on the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
This workshop on soil nail walls will help gain a better understanding of the design and construction procedures using concepts of limit states that will be indexed to the latest guidelines based on the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Spread footings are often under-utilized in comparison to the costlier deep foundation systems. This workshop will include discussions about spread footings on soil and rock.
Spread footings are often under-utilized in comparison to the costlier deep foundation systems. This workshop will include discussions about spread footings on soil and rock.
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are used extensively for grade-separation fill structures in many applications, e.g., highways, railways, marine, commercial, etc. To avoid adverse performance issues, design processes for an MSE wall must be tailored to specific geometry and the environment (conditions) expected over its specified lifetime. This workshop is geared towards development of a […]
Drilled shaft foundations in soils and rocks are often a technically sound and cost-effective choice where a deep foundation solution is appropriate based on site conditions, applied loads, project schedule, and performance requirements. When soils are of relatively poor quality and the structure loads are relatively large the shafts are often drilled through the poor […]
Drilled shaft foundations in soils and rocks are often a technically sound and cost-effective choice where a deep foundation solution is appropriate based on site conditions, applied loads, project schedule, and performance requirements. When soils are of relatively poor quality and the structure loads are relatively large the shafts are often drilled through the poor […]
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are used extensively for grade-separation fill structures in many applications, e.g., highways, railways, marine, commercial, etc. To avoid adverse performance issues, and to ensure safe and serviceable MSE walls, the fills and component details must be tailored to specific geometry and the environment (conditions) expected over its specified lifetime. To […]
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are used extensively for grade-separation fill structures in many applications, e.g., highways, railways, marine, commercial, etc. To avoid adverse performance issues, and to ensure safe and serviceable MSE walls, the fills and component details must be tailored to specific geometry and the environment (conditions) expected over its specified lifetime. To […]
This webinar presents an infiltration-based approach that can help realize rational and economical deep foundation designs in ephemeral streambeds. Such an approach leads to better use of taxpayer dollars along with environmental benefits such as a reduced carbon footprint and sustainable use of natural resources.
This 2-day workshop will discuss compaction of soils and engineering properties of compacted soils. Using a collaborative and interactive learning approach, this virtual workshop will help learners understand challenges associated with specification and construction of safe and serviceable compacted soil structures that will also help long-term maintenance needs. Learn new concepts of soil compaction that builds upon your prior knowledge and through active participation you will integrate the new knowledge into your understanding. You will also generate new ideas through brainstorming and discussion and develop a better understanding of the practical methods and processes of soil compaction, learn about real-world problems that your peers encounter on projects, and solutions they have implemented, and receive real-time expert feedback. In between the two live sessions, attendees will independently work on an application (e.g., exercises) or a reflection (e.g., reading) assignment.