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Basic Soil Mechanics Related to Earth Dams


Date06/02/2020 to 06/04/2020
Time08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location--
Facility--
ContactMark Killgore, 804-786-1359, mark.killgore@dcr.virginia.gov
Websitehttps://damsafety.org/training-center/virtual-seminar/basic-soil-mechanics-related-earth-dams
Details/Description

To register for this webinar, please use the website listed above. 

*Please note - Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus this course has been changed from a face-to-face seminar to a virtual seminar. Details are still being finalized at this time. Registered attendees will receive additional details on this change as soon as they are set. Visit the ASDSO COVID-19 response page to learn more. 

Description:
This training is hosted by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.

The objective of this course will be to provide a comprehensive presentation of the significant principles and concepts of soil mechanics to the participants. The material will be presented with emphasis on the basic soil mechanics principles prerequisite to further study for design or rehabilitation of earth embankment dams. This is a basic level course intended as an introduction for those with minimal to moderate knowledge or experience in the application of soil mechanics principles to earth dam design, operation and rehabilitation. This course is a good prerequisite to the more advanced ASDSO seminars on: Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams, and Seepage Through Earth Dams.

Learning objectives attendees will receive from this course:

  • The significant basic concepts and principles of soil mechanics prerequisite to further courses related to the use of soil mechanics principles for earth embankment design and rehabilitation.
  • The theory of consolidation related to embankment dam engineering
  • The concepts of soil shear strength related to embankment dam engineering
  • The concepts of lateral earth pressure needed for hydraulic structure applications
  • A basic understanding of phreatic surface, embankment permeability, and drainage systems
  • Appropriate field investigation techniques needed to evaluate foundation conditions for design and rehabilitation of embankment dams
  • Appropriate field and insitu testing procedures for existing or new embankment dams

Registration Rates:

  • ASDSO Member Rate: $900 on or before May 15/$950 after May 15
  • Non-Member Rate: $1,000 on or before May 15/$1,050 after May 15

PDHs Available:

17 PDHs are available for the completion of the course.


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