Scheduled: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET (10:00 pm CT / 9:00 pm MT / 8:00 pm PT)

Author: Paul Spite

In many ways, fire behaves as a living entity: it consumes, breathes, and propagates by using its own heat to spread. If left unchecked, it can destroy our possessions, resources, and threaten lives. This course examines the practical methodologies and design strategies used to effectively put an end to fire. Participants will explore how to extinguish a fire by removing any leg of the fire triangle: heat, oxygen, or fuel. By understanding how to freeze, choke, or starve a fire , designers can better utilize building codes that offer extensive guidance on depriving fire of the elements it needs to survive, especially fuel and oxygen.

Participants will learn to identify all four ingredients that make up the fire tetrahedron and differentiate between various types of fires based on their specific fuel sources. The presentation explains three basic methods to remove heat from a burning surface. Finally, attendees will explore the structural methods used for fire mitigation, including how to identify and describe the different types of barriers and partitions used to effectively separate fire areas within a building.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for all engineering disciplines, especially professionals who specify fire-resistant materials, design building safety systems, or develop emergency egress plans. It is highly relevant for architectural, mechanical, and structural engineers responsible for implementing fire barriers, suppression systems, and code-compliant partition assemblies.

Learning Objectives

This Live Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Identify the four essential ingredients that make up the fire tetrahedron.
• Explain the three basic methods used to remove heat from a burning surface.
• Describe the various types of barriers and partitions used to separate fire areas within a building.
• Differentiate between the various classes of fires based on their specific fuel sources.

Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToMeeting. Login instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason, please call customer support the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive, and students will have the ability to directly interact with and ask questions of the presenter.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course provides guidance on the seismic design of composite diaphragms made of steel deck and concrete fill supported by steel framing. It focuses on the structural behavior and performance of these systems under seismic loading and explains the design criteria necessary to ensure strength, stiffness, and ductility. Participants will explore the critical role that diaphragms play in transferring seismic forces through the building structure and maintaining overall stability during seismic events.

The course is based on the NEHRP Seismic Design Technical Brief No. 5, which outlines key design concepts and best practices for composite steel and concrete diaphragms. Engineers will gain a clear understanding of diaphragm components, behavior, design principles, and analysis methods, as well as practical considerations such as detailing and constructability. The content is ideal for practicing structural engineers seeking to enhance their technical knowledge in seismic design and composite diaphragm applications.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Explain the role of diaphragms and diaphragm components in seismic design
• Analyze the behavior and design principles of composite steel deck diaphragms
• Calculate diaphragm forces and the corresponding forces in internal components

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 20-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
Enhance your knowledge of structural repair techniques with this course on retrofitting and repairing reinforced concrete walls using Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP). Drawing from NIST’s extensive review of experimental investigations. This course explores how FRP can improve structural resilience, increase safety in seismic zones, and reduce long-term maintenance costs. Gain valuable insights into the materials, configurations, and best practices for FRP application in real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the role of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) in retrofitting and repairing reinforced concrete walls.
• Identify the types of wall specimens and experimental methods used in FRP performance evaluation.
• Analyze the advantages of various FRP materials, including carbon, glass, and natural fibers.
• Explore different FRP configurations and their impact on structural integrity and resilience.
• Recognize the existing research gaps and future opportunities in FRP retrofitting and repair.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 10-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
Steel-concrete composite floors are integral to modern buildings, but their resilience under fire conditions demands deeper understanding and innovative approaches. This course examines groundbreaking full-scale experimental evaluations, exploring the influence of slab reinforcement and other critical factors on fire-induced performance. Participants will gain insights into structural behavior, failure mechanisms, and advanced strategies for designing safer and more cost-effective buildings. Part two of a two part course which can be taken independently.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Comprehend the significance of fire resilience in composite floor systems.
• Analyze NIST’s experimental data to evaluate structural performance under fire.
• Understand the role of slab reinforcement in mitigating fire-induced damage.
• Apply performance-based methodologies to structural design.
• Utilize experimental insights to improve fire safety and design efficiency.
• Assess the residual capacity of fire-exposed composite systems.
• Explore comparative benefits of various reinforcement strategies.
• Integrate advanced fire protection techniques into real-world projects.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 25-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
Discover the critical insights from full-scale fire experiments conducted on steel-concrete composite floor systems. This course empowers engineers and construction professionals to apply advanced fire resilience principles, design for structural integrity under fire exposure, and integrate performance-based fire protection strategies. By bridging research and practice, this program equips participants with tools to meet modern fire-resistance standards, improve occupant safety, and minimize infrastructure vulnerabilities. Part one of a two part course which can be taken independently.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the role of fire resilience in steel-concrete composite systems.
• Explain NIST’s experimental framework for fire testing.
• Analyze the thermal and structural responses of composite floor systems.
• Identify failure mechanisms during fire exposure.
• Apply passive fire protection strategies effectively.
• Compare prescriptive and performance-based design approaches.
• Utilize ASTM E119 and ASCE 7 for fire-resistance design.
• Integrate NIST research findings into practical designs.
• Assess vulnerabilities in composite floor systems.
• Develop enhanced structural layouts for fire safety.
• Leverage computational models for fire-resistance validation.
• Interpret key data from large-scale experiments.
• Incorporate fire resilience strategies into construction projects.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 50-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
Delve into the transformative impact of weathering on vinyl siding with this comprehensive course based on NIST’s groundbreaking study. Explore how environmental factors such as UV exposure, temperature, and humidity affect the durability, mechanical performance, and fire safety of residential cladding materials. Through in-depth analysis of material formulations, testing methods, and performance evaluations, this course equips building professionals with the knowledge to optimize the longevity and safety of exterior building materials.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the key factors contributing to the weathering of vinyl siding.
• Analyze the role of chemical additives in improving the performance of U-PVC materials.
• Identify different weathering test methods and interpret their results.
• Evaluate the mechanical and chemical impacts of weathering on vinyl siding.
• Understand the fire performance of vinyl siding and how weathering affects it.
• Explore strategies to improve the durability and safety of exterior cladding materials.
• Apply insights from research to enhance building material performance.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 20-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
This course dives into the essential role of benefit-cost analysis (BCA) in improving the resilience of buildings in earthquake-prone areas. Students will explore the state-of-the-art methods and tools used to assess the economic and safety benefits of adopting modern building codes, retrofitting existing structures, and exceeding code requirements. This course is designed to captivate your interest by revealing the opportunities for enhancing building resilience while optimizing investment.

Through real-world case studies and expert insights, you’ll uncover how to use BCA to inform critical decisions that can save lives, reduce losses, and future-proof buildings against natural disasters. Whether you’re a policymaker, engineer, or building owner, this course will equip you with the knowledge to make smarter, more sustainable choices.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the principles of benefit-cost analysis (BCA) and its application in earthquake risk reduction.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of adopting modern building codes and retrofitting older buildings.
• Explore the benefits and trade-offs of designing buildings that exceed minimum code requirements.
• Learn to use BCA tools and methodologies for informed decision-making in building design and retrofits.
• Analyze real-world case studies to understand the practical application of BCA in earthquake resilience.
• Identify research gaps and future opportunities in the field of earthquake-resilient building design.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 15-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stations are the heart of community safety, yet they face unique design challenges to ensure the safety and health of responders and the public. This course dives into the critical aspects of designing fire and EMS stations that prioritize safety, health, and operational efficiency. From station layout and site selection to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This course offers actionable insights rooted in industry best practices.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the critical safety and health challenges in fire and EMS stations.
• Learn how to conduct effective needs and risk assessments for station design.
• Master the principles of site selection to optimize response times and community acceptance.
• Explore zoning strategies for separating contaminated and clean areas in station layouts.
• Evaluate the latest standards for HVAC systems, decontamination facilities, and PPE storage.
• Gain insights into designing training and fitness facilities to enhance readiness.
• Identify strategies to mitigate common hazards like diesel exhaust and slips.
• Analyze real-world case studies for practical applications.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 50-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov

This comprehensive course explores the facilities standards for the Public Buildings Service, the cornerstone of designing, constructing, and maintaining federal buildings. You will uncover strategies to meet mandatory performance standards, enhance sustainability, and ensure resilience in diverse project types.

Through practical applications, this course equips professionals to navigate complex compliance requirements, prioritize safety, and implement innovations. Ideal for architects, engineers, and project managers, this program is your key to mastering public facilities design and construction.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the purpose and application of the P100 standards in federal building design.
• Identify key federal laws, regulations, and sustainability goals impacting building projects.
• Analyze community planning and landscape integration for sustainable development.
• Learn performance-based standards for architecture, interior design, and structural systems.
• Explore the importance of resilience and climate adaptation in facility planning.
• Develop skills to implement energy-efficient and sustainable building practices.
• Understand fire protection and life safety measures for federal facilities.
• Apply electrical and mechanical engineering principles to meet facility standards.
• Recognize the importance of accessibility and compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 100-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
Step into the future of wind engineering with this innovative course that explores the cutting-edge advancements in Computational Wind Engineering (CWE). Designed for professionals eager to leverage the latest tools and methods in structural design, this course offers a deep dive into CWE applications, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, system reliability, and storm-type simulations. By unraveling the complexities of CWE, participants will discover how to enhance building resilience against extreme wind events such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

This comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge to integrate CWE into real-world projects, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in wind engineering. Enroll now to learn how these powerful tools can transform your approach to structural design and risk mitigation.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Computational Wind Engineering (CWE).
• Learn to apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for wind load predictions.
• Explore verification and validation processes crucial to CWE reliability.
• Assess the role of system reliability and risk in wind load simulations.
• Identify research gaps and future directions in CWE advancements.
• Develop skills to model wind interactions with buildings under various storm types.
• Gain insights into CWE applications for structural resilience in urban environments.
• Analyze case studies on CWE and its role in reducing damage from extreme wind events.
• Examine computational models and their effectiveness in structural wind load analysis.
• Investigate the integration of machine learning with CWE to enhance simulation efficiency.
• Evaluate the economic and safety benefits of adopting CWE in design practice.
• Discover the role of CWE in predicting wind-induced damage to buildings.
• Learn how to use CWE for community-scale assessments of wind vulnerabilities.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 50-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov

Learn how to fortify federal structures against progressive collapse with design methodologies. This course explores federal guidelines, focusing on creating resilient and secure buildings through redundancy, structural reinforcement, and advanced analysis techniques. Ideal for engineers, architects, and security professionals, this program delves into real-world scenarios, offering practical tools to prevent catastrophic structural failures.

Uncover how federal standards blend engineering innovation and safety protocols to meet today’s security challenges, ensuring the continuity of operations in critical facilities.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the principles and significance of progressive collapse resistance.
• Apply the GSA alternate path methodology to building design.
• Distinguish between force-controlled and deformation-controlled actions.
• Evaluate structural redundancy and load redistribution requirements.
• Design reinforced concrete structures for progressive collapse resistance.
• Implement enhanced local resistance measures in steel structures.
• Integrate material-specific guidelines for masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel.
• Navigate federal security standards and their application to structural design.
• Perform linear, nonlinear static, and nonlinear dynamic analyses.
• Leverage advanced tools for progressive collapse modeling.
• Identify critical load-bearing elements and optimize designs accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with GSA and ASCE standards in building projects.
• Advocate for resilient building practices in professional projects.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 50-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov

Explore the legacy and lessons from “America Burning,” a groundbreaking report addressing fire safety challenges in the United States. This course empowers professionals to integrate prevention design strategies, enhance public awareness, and adopt innovative practices for reducing fire incidents and losses. Dive into policy recommendations, historical insights, and modern applications that can redefine how fire services are planned and executed. This course is your guide to understanding and implementing impactful changes in fire safety for the future.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the scope and impact of fire on lives, property, and communities.
• Identify key factors contributing to the nation’s fire problem.
• Learn how building design and materials affect fire risk.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of fire safety codes and standards.
• Develop community-based programs to improve fire prevention.
• Analyze case studies to identify best practices in fire safety.
• Explore innovations in firefighting equipment and training.
• Advocate for improved public education on fire hazards.
• Enhance strategies for protecting vulnerable populations.
• Understand the importance of federal, state, and local collaboration.
• Apply fire safety measures in both rural and urban settings.
• Leverage technology to advance fire prevention and control.
• Create a fire prevention plan tailored to community needs.
• Learn the economic impact of fire prevention investments.
• Promote the adoption of safety standards in residential and commercial settings.
• Recognize the role of early warning systems in reducing fire fatalities.
• Plan for effective responses to large-scale fire emergencies.
• Foster community engagement in fire safety initiatives.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 75-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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15 PDH for only $187
Regularly $315 – Save $128 (41% off)

This package was designed for structural engineers who need 15 hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) credits. Our 15-Hour Structural Engineering package contains a course on engineering ethics and two technical courses that were selected for their ability to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to your area of practice.

Package Syllabus

ET-02-001 Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct – 2 PDH
This course presents the philosophical models that guide ethical behavior and examines the standards of ethical conduct in a variety of situations. Decisions from the NSPE Board of Review are reviewed to provide insights into proper ethical behavior.

ST-02-503 International Building Code – Fire Resistance Rated Construction – 11 PDH
This course is designed to provide engineers with information regarding the fire resistance rated construction section of the International Building Code.

ST-02-401 Culvert Characteristics – 2 PDH
This course is designed to provide engineers with information about culvert construction, required maintenance, and installation and replacement methods.

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Author: Aleksandr Treyger

This Timed & Monitored Webinar will establish, through slides and discussions, the chronology of the Panama Canal project, engineering and economic challenges addressed by the project, as well as the many benefits that Panama Canal delivered. The canal project was the object of intense public interest at the time of construction and became the subject of numerous books then and since.

https://www.pdh-pro.com/recorded-webinars/August 15, 2014 marked the 100^th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, a tremendous engineering endeavor that has played a major role in trade and commerce over its hundred years. The canal was a feat of engineering, connecting two oceans in a way that made shipping and commerce faster and more economical.

This 2 PDH webinar is intended for civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel. The webinar includes statistical data and a number of illustrations.

Learning Objectives

This Timed & Monitored Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Familiarizing with the chronology of the Panama Canal project
• Understanding the technical and economic challenges associated with the construction of the canal
• Learning the major benefits of the project
• Discussing the lessons learned

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Aleksandr Treyger

This On-Demand Webinar will establish, through slides and discussions, the chronology of the Panama Canal project, engineering and economic challenges addressed by the project, as well as the many benefits that Panama Canal delivered. The canal project was the object of intense public interest at the time of construction and became the subject of numerous books then and since.

August 15, 2014 marked the 100^th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, a tremendous engineering endeavor that has played a major role in trade and commerce over its hundred years. The canal was a feat of engineering, connecting two oceans in a way that made shipping and commerce faster and more economical.

This 2 PDH webinar is intended for civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel. The webinar includes statistical data and a number of illustrations.

Learning Objectives

This Recorded Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Familiarizing with the chronology of the Panama Canal project
• Understanding the technical and economic challenges associated with the construction of the canal
• Learning the major benefits of the project
• Discussing the lessons learned

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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The Engineering Code of Ethics requires professionals to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount. Many engineering organizations, such as the NCSEA, have drafted codes of ethics to which their members are required to commit. These codes have many similarities and are based on a few fundamental principles that provide guidance to professional engineers in the course of their work. However, many difficult or ambiguous situations arise in which the best ethical solution may be difficult to determine.

In this 2-hour online course, background on the philosophical models that guide ethical behavior is presented and the standards of ethical conduct are examined in a variety of situations. This course is intended primarily for structural engineers seeking to learn ethical principles and how to apply them to their professional practice.

Once you complete your course review, take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 2 PDH credit.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand ethical behavior using several philosophical models
• Be familiar with the NCSEA Code of Ethics
• Evaluate real world examples experienced by practicing engineers
• Review conflicts of interest and expert’s suggested proper responses
• Assess the standards of professional ethics applied to technical communication

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course addresses the design of diaphragms composed of steel beams and steel deck with concrete fill. The training material is the NEHRP Seismic Design Technical Brief No. 5, which introduces seismic design of composite steel deck and concrete-filled diaphragms. Through reading, students will learn the roles of diaphragms, diaphragm components, diaphragm behavior and design principles, building analysis and diaphragm forces, diaphragm analysis and internal component forces, component design, and detailing and constructability issues.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Role of diaphragms and diaphragm components
• Composite steel deck diaphragm analysis, behavior and design principles
• Calculate diaphragm forces and the forces in internal components
• Construability issues for composite steel deck diaphragms

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course prescribes the criteria for the design of concrete floor slabs on grade in buildings for heavy loads and is applicable to all elements responsible for military construction. Heavy loads in buildings such as warehouses include moving loads, stationary live loads, and wall loads.

This course presents theoretical concepts, practical applications, basis of design, and design procedures for heavy loads. The training material comes from the Departments of the Army and the Air Force Technical Manual “Concrete Floor Slabs on Grade Subjected to Heavy Loads”.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Introduction to foundation design
• Basis of slab on grade design
• Determination of floor slab requirements
• Site investigation
• Design procedures

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course is intended for engineers looking for detailed guidance for designing hydraulic steel structures (HSS) by load and resistance factor design (LRFD) and fracture control. Allowable stress design guidance is provided as an alternative design procedure or for those structure types where LRFD criteria have yet to be developed. Typical HSS encountered include lock gates, tainter gates, tainter valves, bulkheads and stoplogs, vertical lift gates, components of hydroelectric and pumping plants, and miscellaneous structures such as lock wall accessories, local flood protection gates, and outlet works gates. HSS may be subject to submergence, wave action, hydraulic hammer, cavitation, impact, corrosion, and severe climatic conditions.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Load and Resistance Factor Design
• Allowable Stress Design
• Connections and Details

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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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 spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions to earn 11 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Fire resistance ratings and fire testing
• Exterior walls
• Fire walls
• Fire barriers
• Shaft enclosures
• Fire partitions
• Smoke barriers
• Smoke partitions
• Horizontal partitions
• Penetrations
• Fire resistant joint systems
• Fire resistance ratings of structural members
• Opening protective’s
• Ducts and air transfer openings
• Concealed spaces
• Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Calculated fire resistance

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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