International Building Code – Fire Resistance Rated Construction This course is designed to provide engineers with information regarding the fire resistance rated construction section of the International Building Code. The provisions of this course govern the materials and assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the…
International Building Code – Roof Assemblies And Rooftop Structures This course is designed to provide engineers with information regarding the roof assemblies and rooftop structures section of the International Building Code. The provisions of this course govern the design, materials, construction and quality of roof assemblies, and rooftop structures. Once you complete your course review,…
International Building Code – Soils And Foundations This course is designed to provide engineers with information regarding the soils and foundation section of the International Building Code. The provisions of this course apply to the building and foundation systems in those areas not subjected to scour or water pressure by wind and wave action. This…
Structural Design of Pavements Concrete is used in many countries as a paving material for heavily loaded main highways, farm roads, public transport bus lanes, and airport aprons. Three types of concrete pavement used for roads include plain (unreinforced) concrete pavement, continuously reinforced concrete pavement, and pre-stressed concrete pavement. This course provides background information for…
Culvert Characteristics A culvert is a closed conduit used to convey water from one area to another, usually from one side of a road to the other side. Installation, modification, and improvements of culverts should be done when stream flows and expectancy of rain are low. Ideally, the entire installation process, from beginning to end,…
Design Of Sheet Pile Walls This course is designed to provide engineers with a technical basis for the design and construction of sheet pile walls. It includes guidance for the safe design and economical construction of sheet pile retaining walls and floodwalls. It includes information on foundation exploration and testing procedures, analysis techniques, allowable criteria,…