Structural Engineering

Concrete Basics: Commercial Slab on Grade

Concrete slabs on grade are integral to almost all commercial construction projects. This course, the second in a series on construction of concrete slabs on grade, examines the construction a high quality commercial slab on grade from the viewpoints of the contractor, the architect, the owner, the concrete subcontractor and the engineer. Using video footage of the construction of a slab on grade for large convention center, the authors examine items such as pre-pour meeting, sub-grade preparation, and placing and finishing operations.
Instructors: Mr. Michael Hein and Mr. Steven Williams
Course # V04E
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
Surveying Course Pre-approval: FL CEP 039-04; KY 05-01-005; TX No
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Concrete Basics: Residential Slab on Grade

Concrete slab on grade is the single most common structural element used in the building industry today. This course, first of a series on concrete construction and design, examines the construction of high quality residential slabs on grade from the viewpoints of the contractor and engineer. Videotape and computer modeling are used extensively as an elaborate residential driveway is planned, modeled, constructed and finished. Planning is covered in detail. Various methods of preventing and limiting cracking are examined in depth.
Instructors: Mr. Michael Hein and Mr. Steven Williams
Course # V99P
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $429
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Corrosion Prevention and Control

Following an introduction to the scientific principles used to understand and describe corrosion, the course uses these principles to demonstrate examples of various types of corrosion and present practical methods for minimizing or preventing corrosion. Especially useful to engineers of all types involved with the design, repair and maintenance of structures and equipment.

Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey W. Fergus
Course #: V97C
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $369
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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Design and Construction of a Concrete Frame Building

This program explores the interaction between engineering design and the techniques of modern construction for a four-story continuous concrete frame hospital. Specific emphasis is placed on the viewpoint of the constructor, along with a pictorial history of the construction of structural components. Among the topics covered are retaining walls, drilled piers and footings, columns, beams, walls, and slabs. In addition to construction issues, an approximate engineering analysis in conjunction with a conceptual review of the structural behavior of each component is presented. Presenters make generous use of physical and digital models to enhance visualization.

Instructors: Mr. Michael Hein and Mr. Steven Williams
Course # V01B
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $899
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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Design of Composite Beams Using LRFD

Fundamentals of cross section analysis and design of composite steel and concrete beams using the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings are covered. The course emphasizes specification requirements and fundamental calculations of moment capacity and cross section rigidity at various levels of composite action. These concepts are essentials for spot checks for design aids and verification of computer program output. A through understanding of fundamentals also generally shortens the design process and leads to more efficient choices of materials and structural configurations. A basic background in structural analysis and design is assumed. Prior training in the use of LRFD is not required.

Instructor: Dr. J. Michael Stallings
Course # V02E
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $899
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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 Design of Structural Steel Members Using LRFD


Note: To be Revised in early 2010.
Fundamentals of design of structural steel members using the American Institute of Steel Construction's Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (1999) are covered. The course emphasizes a limit states view of the design process. An explanation of the common failure modes, or limit states, for which members must be designed and how the LRFD Specification addresses these limit states is the focus of the course. Analysis and design examples are used to illustrate the concepts. A fundamental background in structural analysis and design is assumed. This course is excellent for engineers seeking a review of the basic principles of steel design and for experienced structural designers who have not started using the LRFD Specification in daily practice. Specific topics covered include the design of tension members, compression members, and beams.

Instructor: Dr. J. Michael Stallings
Course #: V04B
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $918
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

Designing Modern Timber Bridges

Timber bridges have been used throughout history. However, with new advances in engineered wood products and preservative treatments, modern timber bridges are still a viable alternative for many highway and off-highway construction applications.

This course begins with a presentation of the different types of timber bridge superstructures in use today. Then, the course quickly reviews the basics of wood as an engineering material and the different types of structural wood products, wood mechanical connections, and preservative treatments. Design procedures for wood construction are also reviewed. The course focuses on the design of two main types of timber bridge superstructures: 1) those composed of longitudinal girders with transverse decks and, 2) those composed of longitudinal decks. The course covers the use of sawn lumber and glued-laminated timbers in both of these main superstructure types. The course concludes with a discussion of issues related to timber bridge inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation.

We encourage you to obtain a copy of the publication from the USDA Forest Service entitled "Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance". Call them at 304-285-1591 or order from their web site, www.fs.fed.us/na/wit/. Order publication 02-0001. If you are unfamiliar with design procedures for wood construction, we encourage you to complete the other courses on Designing with Wood.


Instructor: Dr. Steven E. Taylor 
Course # V01E
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $899
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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Designing With Wood - Three Parts

This series, sold in three parts, is designed to offer something for both the engineer with little knowledge of wood design as well as the experienced engineer needing to update their knowledge of wood design procedures. It begins with a coverage of wood as a construction material, an introduction to the design procedures for wood, and coverage of special types of wood structures. The second part of the series focuses on using the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS), which uses the traditional allowable stress design (ASD) format. The series is completed by an in-depth look at the new LRFD procedures for wood design. Extensive design examples will be covered for both the ASD and LRFD sections. We encourage you to obtain a copy of the NDS or the LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction from the American Forest and Paper Association prior to viewing the tapes. Call 800-890-7732 for ordering information.
Instructor: Dr. Steven E. Taylor 


Part One - The Basics of Designing with Wood

Introduction: overview of course and examples of different wood structures. Wood as an Engineering Material: engineering characteristics of solid wood products, structural composite lumber, and panel products. Intro to Wood Design: review of current design formats - ASD and LRFD. Special topics: specifying and using metal-plate connected trusses, timber bridges, and post-frame buildings.
Course # V99A
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $429
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.


Part Two - Allowable Stress Design for Wood Construction

NOTE: This course does not cover the 2001 and 2005 National Design Specification for Wood Construction.
Overview of 1997 Edition of the NDS and its Supplement.
Design Procedures for Components: fundamentals, design of members in tension, compression, bending, combined stress, and bearing. Component Design Examples. Design Procedures for Connections: fundamentals, bolts, lag screws, nails, wood screws, and other connectors. Connection Design Examples.
Course # V99B
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $119 / Organization $429
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.


Part Three - Load and Resistance Factor Design for Wood Construction

Overview of 1996 Edition of the LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction and its Supplements. Design Procedures for Components: fundamentals, design of members in tension, compression, bending, bending and axial stress, and bearing. Component Design Examples. Design Procedures for Connections: fundamentals, bolts, lag screws, nails, wood screws, etc. Connection Design Examples. Structural Panel Design Procedures: shear walls and diaphragm design procedures.
Course # V99C
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $429
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.
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Reinforced Concrete Design: Part 1 - Flexural Members

Fundamentals of design of reinforced concrete flexural members are covered. Focus is on design by the American Concrete Institute's Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 318-02 (ACI 318-02). Fundamental behavior of flexural members and the necessary design checks are presented. New code requirements related to load factors and combinations are described along with the new requirements for the use of net tensile strain in checking ductility and determining the resistance factor for flexure. Examples of analysis and design of beams and one-way slabs are used to illustrate the concepts. A fundamental background in structural analysis and design is assumed. This course is designed for engineers seeking a review of basic principles of reinforced concrete design. Engineers who only occasionally design miscellaneous flexural members will find the course of particular value. Topics include materials, loads and load combinations, flexure of singly reinforced cross sections, T-beams, beams with compression reinforcement, shear, one-way slabs, and anchorage and development of tension reinforcement.

Instructor: Dr. J. Michael Stallings
Course #: V04C
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs or 6 PDHs or 6 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $300 / Organization $918
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

Shallow Foundations Design Series- Two Parts

This two-part video series consists of Geotechnical Aspects of Shallow Foundation Design and Structural Design of Spread Footings. The series provides a well-rounded review of the design of shallow foundations by addressing the geotechnical and structural issues. The combination of topics is a natural for practicing engineers and has been well received in live seminars for several years. Viewing the set is recommended, but the parts are independent and may be viewed as separate courses.

Part 1 - Geotechnical Aspects of Shallow Foundations Design

Most structures are on shallow foundations. The foundations must withstand the structure's weight without moving. This course explains in straightforward terms the soils aspects of shallow design. Site investigation, soil properties, strength of soils, bearing capacity, and compressibility of soils are examined with the particular points of interest to shall foundations. This course covers the elements of each so the user gains understanding of the importance of each, and how to perform each step.

Instructor: Dr. David J. Elton
Course #: V04H
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

Part 2: Structural Design of Spread Footing

Design of reinforced concrete spread footings is the focus of this course. Fundamental assumptions for determining the soil pressure distribution under footings are presented along with commonly used formulas. Structural design of footings to comply with Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02 and ACI 318-05) is addressed. Individual topics include: loads, load factors, load combinations, resistance factors, materials, flexure, shear, reinforcement details, development length, and embedment reinforcement. Brief comparisons are made to illustrate the primary differences between footing design by ACI 318-02 and the previous version ACI 318-99. Changes in course content due to the 2005 revisions to ACI 318 were minor and are addressed with a course revision sheet.

Instructor: Dr. J. Michael Stallings
Course #: V04J
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

Reinforced Concrete Design: Part 2 - Columns

Focus is on design of reinforced concrete columns using the American Concrete Institute's Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 318-05 (ACI 318-05). Fundamentals necessary for understanding and verifying the output of typical design software and design aids are emphasized. Specific topics include: an introduction to strength design, behavior of tied and spirally reinforced columns, construction of axial load and moment interaction diagrams, strength reduction factors, use of interaction diagrams in design, shear resistance, biaxial bending, and an introduction to slenderness effects.

Instructor: Dr. J. Michael Stallings
Course #: V04D
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150/ Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.

 Stories From The Field: What Engineers Need To Know About Construction

A New Course for Engineers and Designers
This is an actual case study done with a panel of professional project engineers, owners and construction engineers with Brasfield & Gorrie, Uzun & Case, and Collins Project Management. While the education of an engineer is heavily laden with mathematical theories and theoretical perspectives, this course deal with the practical matters of practicing engineers. The panel addresses every day problems of contractors, owners, and field engineers. This looks at pertinent jobsite issues that have caused problems between the engineer and the constructor.

Instructors: Mr. Michael Hein and Mr. Steven Williams
Course #: V02A
Format: DVD-R with supporting print materials
Length: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs or 3 PDHs or 3 CPCs)
Fee: Individual $150 / Organization $459
Shipping / Handling: $10.50 per course; For all Rush or International Orders, call 1-800-446-0382, Additional shipping and handling fees apply to these orders.