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1.5 LU | HSW

Soils: Risks, Data, and Decisions

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Program Level
Introductory
Prerequisites
None
Advanced Prep
None

Learning Objectives

  1. Learning Objective 1

    Identify subsurface conditions where special considerations in foundation design are likely, to anticipate structural problems, account for cost risks, and achieve efficient, safe designs.

  2. Learning Objective 2

    Explain how foundation problems related to substrate type can be avoided through foundation system selection for structural durability by considering information from soil boring logs.

  3. Learning Objective 3

    Predict challenges in safe, effective foundation design from information presented in a soil boring log, to enable effective design of reliable structures.

  4. Learning Objective 4

    Describe critical information contained in soil boring logs and its application to site planning and foundation design to identify appropriate locations for structures, plan for excavation and other site work, and mitigate problems with the site.

  5. Learning Objective 5

    Summarize how soil boring logs are used to enhance designed safety and structural integrity.

Course preview

Our continuing education courses keep you focused on what matters most in architecture and design. Achieve more with continuing education that blends trusted expertise with real world application.

The course emphasizes the critical importance of understanding geotechnical data to prevent costly delays, unexpected challenges, and enhance structural integrity and safety. It includes real-world examples demonstrating the consequences of inadequately surveyed or misunderstood subsurface conditions. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to have informed conversations with project stakeholders about soil conditions and their implications for construction projects.

In this course, you will learn how to interpret the data in soil boring logs and apply this knowledge to have informed conversations and informed decision-making about site preparation, foundation design, and overall project feasibility. Through interpreting these logs, you can anticipate and mitigate many common issues, ensuring that your projects are built on a solid foundation, both literally and figuratively.

Through careful analysis and application of soil data, common challenges - unexpected foundation issues due to irregular soils which lead to project delays and increased costs - can often be identified early and avoided. It is crucial to understand geotechnical data at least well enough to have informed conversations with other project stakeholders—not just for preventing costly delays and unexpected challenges but also for enhancing the structural integrity and safety of your designs.

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Amber Book is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40410829. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA-3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.