Continued Education

This presentation is an introduction to concrete NDT methods. Different NDT methods outlined in ACI 228.2, Report on Nondestructive Test Methods for Evaluation of Concrete Structures, will be presented and discussed, focusing on the more popular stress wave methods, such as impact echo, sonic/ultrasonic echo, impulse response, and ultrasonic pulse velocity. (1 PDH)

This presentation describes the air voids and the air void system structure in hardened concrete, and explains how it affects the strength and durability of the concrete. (1 PDH)

Learn about concrete, aggregate, petrographic methodology and instrumentation, and what a petrographic analysis can tell us about concrete, from water/cement ratio and aggregate type to carbonation and failure mechanisms. (1 PDH)

This presentation provides geologic insight into some of the most common engineering hazards (expansive soils, toxic soils, faults, liquefaction, karst, and rock properties) associated with Earth materials, events, and processes, and how to identify and prepare for them. (1 PDH)

A presentation on overcoming the challenges associated with accessing difficult subsurface investigation locations safely and efficiently.  The presentation will focus on tidal water, deep water, side slopes, spillways, swampy areas, and inside building locations. (1 PDH)

Overview of the changes in the Building Code of NYS. Chapter 17, Structural Tests and Special Inspections, and related chapters, outline the provisions that govern the quality, workmanship, and requirements for materials covered. Seminar specifically focuses on soil, masonry, concrete, structural steel fireproofing, and geotechnical engineering. (1 PDH)

An overview of the five essentials of quality concrete, the potential problems of placing concrete in hot and cold weather, mitigation procedures, and considerations to take before and after placing concrete. (1 PDH)

An overview of the five essentials of quality concrete, the potential problems of placing concrete in hot and cold weather, mitigation procedures, and considerations to take before and after placing concrete. (1 PDH)

Overview of Asbestos and the Revised Industrial Code Rule 56; Lead – Concerns for the Design Professional; Mold – Standards/Guidelines Control Methods. (1 PDH)

A presentation on methodologies of incidental disturbances and cleanups of uncontrolled disturbances.  This presentation will also include the site specific variances petition process within New York State.  (1 PDH) Each of the above presentations is one hour and can be given at your office. They are approved for one Professional Development Hour (PDH) for PE’s in attendance. For architects, we issue a certificate of course completion to be processed with your AIA paperwork for architects to receive a continuing educational unit (CEU). Download the Lunch & Learn educational seminars brochure (PDF).