While engineering technical skills can be taught, personal development skills are widely ignored by professional engineers who are continually challenged to find ways to effectively manage the demands on their time. Skills needed to organize time, prioritize, and reach goals are critical for success and are more important than technical skills in advancing your career. No matter how technically skilled you are, if you cannot reach your goals, you will have limited career success. This audio program will explain how applying tools focused on governing values will help you prioritize the most important things in your life and achieve professional and personal success through growth.

All surveyors at one time or another are requested to provide an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey. The ALTA Standards are a very important part of surveying. This course covers the History of the ALTA Standards, General Review of the Standards, understanding the uncertainties in boundary surveying as it applies to the 1999 standards, complete review of the new 1989 Standards, understanding certifications, understanding the Accuracy Standards, and the Surveyors Report. This course will help those in the surveying and engineering profession deal with complex legal issues addressed in the standards. 3-hours.

This webinar-on-CD provides training for engineers and other technical staff on how the engineering liability process works, the common law immunity modifications, standards of care, what constitutes public and personal liability, and risk management strategies. The seminar also provides a thorough understanding of the legal process involving lawsuits and each step involved from the initial filing of a claim to the eventual participation as a witness in a trial in front of a judge and jury. The presentation includes peer review comments by a professional engineer who has been involved in litigation for many years as well as legal counsel who has years of experience in litigation involving dangerous conditions cases. The best sources of additional information will be identified. 1.5 Hours.

This webinar-on-CD will provide practicing structural engineers with insight into snow load issues not covered by ASCE 7-05. Ten Frequently Asked Questions regarding snow load issues are addressed. The instructor presents observations on snow related structural collapse statistics, and highlights important issues in relation to structural performance. 1 hour.

This webinar-on-CD describes the new pavement design procedure currently in final development by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The design procedure is contained in a software package known as LEDFAA V1.3, and was approved for use by the FAA on April 30, 2004. Many airports and engineering consultants are currently using the program to assist them in preparing pavement designs for airfields which accommodate aircraft not addressed in the historic design procedures. The seminar discusses the underlying principles of the design procedure and provides a detailed demonstration of the program. 1 hour.

This webinar-on-CD focuses on how roadsides, especially in rural areas, should be delineated to prevent drivers from leaving the roadway. The use of edge lines, delineators, chevron signs and object markers will be addressed. The second half of the presentation concentrates on safety systems aimed at reducing the severity of crashes once the road user has left the roadway. Shoulder and centerline grooving, guard rails/median barriers and their end treatments, runaway truck escape ramps will be discussed. The importance of providing clear zones and breakaway devices will also be discussed. 1 hour.

This course will assist an engineer in the development of the most reliable and cost-effective rehabilitation alternatives for asphalt pavements. The course is broken into two units: pavement management concepts and pavement rehabilitation procedures. The first unit will address pavement management concepts at the project level, which will include an overview of pavement management, pavement structural and condition assessment, distress mechanisms for Hot Mix Asphalt and project evaluation. The second unit provides information on pavement rehabilitation through pavement maintenance techniques, surface rehabilitation procedures, recycling of asphalt pavements and asphalt overlays. 5-hours.

This course covers the basics and reviews examples of different wood structures. Special topics include specifying and using metal-plate connected trusses, timber bridges, and post-frame buildings. 3 hours.

If you are the owner of a business, or the potential buyer of a business, this seminar will give you the answers you need for questions such as when is the right time to sell? When should I buy? How do I get the company ready to sell? What is a company worth? How do I attract buyers? How do I limit the amount of taxes I have to pay? How do I as a new owner become successful after the sale? How do I preserve my good name after the sale? Most professionals only buy or sell a company once in their lifetime. Make sure you understand how the game is played before you make a costly mistake. The cost of this seminar on DVD may be one of the best investments you as a professional can make. Included is a special interview about buying and selling between Milton Denny, PLS, and Van Clindlescales, PE, PLS, PhD. 3 hours.

This web seminar will cover several key issues of modified asphalts. It will begin with discussion of the targets of asphalt modification and types of bitumen modifications. Traditional methods of testing modified asphalts will be reviewed and new methods for evaluating properties related to production, construction, and performance of paving mixtures will be presented. Finally, future trends in the industry will be proposed and discussed. 1 Hour.

This course examines the construction of high quality commercial slabs on grade from the viewpoints of the contractor, the architect, the owner, and engineer. Using video footage of a large project, the course examines items such as pre-pour meeting, sub-grade preparation, and placing and finishing operations. Various methods of preventing and limiting cracking are examined in depth. 3-hours.

This course covers the single most common structural element used in the building industry today. The course 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 also examined. 3 hours.

This seminar covers the information that design professionals, project managers, contract administrators, and resident engineers or inspectors need to conduct effective on-site project administration, from the beginning of the project to its successful completion. By following this simple, logical approach, students and experienced project personnel can perform their jobs with confidence and reliability. Includes videotape, textbook, and workbook. 10-hours.

Learn how to verify the boundary and topo, rough and finish grade the site, stake the roads and sewers, layout the buildings, plumb the structural steel and prepare a record drawing. This course also presents important clauses and terms to include in your contract to protect yourself and your company, and the many changes in construction layout equipment, and proper checking methods. 3-hours.

This course covers the basics of this challenging aspect of administering construction contracts: the change order. It is designed to show a balanced approach to the change order process and, as such, can benefit you whether you are an owner's representative, designer, or contractor. The focus will be on an unbiased presentation of the process and presentation of generally accepted techniques to use in arriving at a fair and reasonable settlement of time and costs. The development of the material assumes no prior in-depth knowledge in this area. Be sure to have your calculators available to help with problems used to illustrate the methods introduced during the seminar. 5 hours.

This course will provide the technical professional with a working knowledge of contract law and lay the groundwork for preparing a draft contract for review by a licensed attorney. Model contracts provided by the National Society of Professional Engineers, Associated General contractors and the American Institute of Architects are discussed as are a variety of real world contract situations encountered by practicing professionals. 4 hours.

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. 3 hours.

Project managers typically face four schedule questions: 1) How long will the project take? 2) Are we on schedule? 3) How long will the project be delayed because of this setback? 4) How long did the project really take? The Critical Path Method (CPM) provides answers to these questions, and facilitates a very systematic approach to project planning.

With the nation’s aging infrastructure becoming more and more a focus of serious attention, concerns over dams across the United States are beginning to arise. Many involved with design, operation, and maintenance of dams may not realize their legal responsibilities. Who is responsible for maintaining existing dams? What are the causes of a dam failure? What are the consequences of a failure? Who is responsible if a dam fails? What can be done to prevent failure? How is a dam inspection performed? The objectives of this seminar will be to identify the current status of existing dams in the United States, to learn the basic fundamentals of performing a dam safety inspection, to learn how to perform a dam safety analysis, and to identify various rehabilitation practices. This seminar will include a history of dams, an overview of dam safety criteria in the United States, identifying the consequences of failure, determining the safety of existing dams, and developing techniques for rehabilitating aging dam structures. Participants will gain a better understanding of the principles necessary to identify and mitigate the risks associated with a potential dam failure and be better able to identify potential problems in an existing dam, perform dam safety and dam failure analyses, and identify means to rehabilitate a deteriorating structure.

Have you ever found yourself thinking in frustration, “If it weren’t for our personnel, clients, and stakeholders, this would be a great job?” Inevitably, each of us encounters difficulty dealing with certain coworkers, clients, and stakeholders. Assuming we’ve first “looked in the mirror” to honestly ask to what extent we are at least part of the problem and have self-corrected, then we may be open to ideas for dealing with difficult behavior exhibited by others and difficult situations created by others. If you are seeking assistance in addressing these difficulties, this one-hour webinar-on-CD is for you. Presented are practical methods for recruiting and retaining diverse but compatible personnel and dealing with difficult situations both within and outside of our organizations. 1.5 hours.

This webinar-on-CD offers an overview of both model and rehabilitation code provisions dealing with structural renovation of buildings. Economic feasibility of renovation projects often depends on the engineer’s interpretation of these requirements and on the extent of wind and seismic upgrade efforts. The course reviews typical code provisions, their possible interpretations, and offers a number of design examples, where a reasonable approach was adopted in unclear situations. The examples illustrate the techniques of working with the renovation codes and the model codes chapters dealing with renovations. 1 hour.

This video addresses the design and construction of community shelters (to provide near-absolute protection from extreme wind events for facilities with large numbers of people such as schools, nursing homes, commercial facilities, and critical facilities) and covers the main topics addressed by FEMA manual 361. Covers stand-alone shelters and shelters internal to a larger building. 1-hour.

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. 6-hours.

This practical video discusses and demonstrates important principles of buried pipe design, construction, and installation. An accompanying Resource Book provides extensive source information on where to go for more details on all of the issues presented in the video. Developed in conjunction with leading engineers, this information-packed video is the latest addition to ASCE’s Engineering in Action video series. 45-minutes.

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. 6-hours.

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. 6-hours.

This seminar-on-CD will benefit those who work with MSW landfills, hazardous waste landfills, superfund sites, industrial landfills, mine tailing closures, or mine heap leachpads. Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest technology available. You will learn how to design waste containment liner systems and final closure systems. Design and failure examples are presented throughout. 14-hours.

This webinar-on-CD provides a concise and practical overview of the design procedures for wood joists, rafters, and beams. The discussion focuses on the joists of sawn lumber and the beams of engineered lumber and addresses the code provisions related to the design of flexural members. Several step-by-step design examples illustrate practical designs of sawn-lumber joists, laminated-veneer lumber beams, and glued-laminated beams. 1.5 Hours.

This webinar-on-CD provides a concise and practical overview of various wood fasteners and methods of their design. The discussion covers bolts, lag screws, wood screws, nails, and proprietary wood connectors. The participants learn about the relevant code provisions, including those of the National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®) by American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). The NDS® forms the basis for the wood design requirements in the International Building Code and other authoritative publications. 1.5 Hours.  

This webinar-on-CD provides a brief overview of the design standards for resisting wind and seismic forces and the difference between the rational and the conventional design approaches. The instructor explains what makes a complete lateral-load resisting system and outlines the design procedures and construction techniques for cost-effective and reliable diaphragms, shear walls, and their connections. You will study proven design details for lateral-load resisting systems of wood-framed buildings. In addition, you will learn some common misconceptions involved in this area of design and learn which pitfalls to avoid. 1.5 Hours.

This online version of ASCE’s seminar on “Designing Aluminum Structures” will bring you up to speed with aluminum so that you can design with it as confidently as you would in steel or concrete. The course covers the types of structures aluminum is best suited for, aluminum product forms, the Aluminum Association’s alloy and temper designation systems, the mechanical properties of aluminum, protecting against corrosion, tension members, local buckling, columns, beams, fatigue, welded, bolted, and screwed connections, and the effect of welding on member strength. This is an online course, all materials will be accessed online. Your log-in and password will be emailed to you within 24 hours after your purchase. No course material will be shipped. 9 hours

This webinar-on-CD provides guidance on the best practices for designing a variety of bicycle facilities. Various treatments that have been implemented by public agencies to improve safety for bicyclists traveling on heavily traveled corridors in large urban areas will be discussed. Guidance will be provided on geometric design parameters for bicycle lanes, off-street bike paths and intersections. Signing and striping for bicycle facilities will be discussed especially at locations where bicyclists have to cross heavily traveled streets and intersections. A variety of sources will be referenced including the 2003 MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device) and the AAHSTO Guide for the Development of Bicyle Facilities.

This course examines the different types of timber bridge superstructures in use today, the basics of wood as an engineering material, and the different types of structural wood prod-ucts, 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 and 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 rehabilita-tion. 6 hours.

The webinar-on-CD provides an overview of various engineered lumber products available today and points out where each can be appropriately used. The course explores the available choices and shows how to navigate the reference material. The course includes a number of design examples illustrating the use and selection of the common systems and provides some typical design details for their supports. The discussion includes complex and somewhat controversial issues of immediate and long-term deflections and member stability. It explains how a common situation, where two different designs both claim to conform to the building code, can occur -- and how it can be avoided. 2 Hours.

This course is an overview of 1996 Edition of LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction and its Supplements. This course covers design procedures for components and for connections, and includes examples. 3 hours.

What makes some groups of individuals function effectively as teams while other groups of individuals simply continue to think and act like individuals all of whom happen to be in the same group? This webinar-on-CD answers that question by first exploring the three essential attributes of effective teams. It then moves on to describing the stages of team development and suggests approaches and processes that can be used to build a vital team and advance its’ work. Both traditional and virtual teams are discussed with the latter becoming increasingly important in our electronically-connected world.

In this video, leading experts on seismic design examine the causes of earthquakes, techniques to evaluate the seismic performance of new and existing structures, and strategies to reduce the risk of loss due to earthquakes. 1.5 hours.

This course will show you how to improve your marketing and public relations efforts to increase your technical practice business. Included is information on how to find and win the jobs that will keep your company growing profitably. It will offer practical “how to” suggestions on organizing the marketing function, writing a marketing plan and how to keep the marketing effort on track. 3-hours.

This program is essential for all engineers that currently manage employees or will do so in the future. Program content covers the most essential elements of employee motivation and performance, offering new concepts and information about what needs to be measured and how it can be accomplished in a manner that motivates, rather than demotivates. The seminar explores the seven critical components of a modern performance management system and focus on what is really needed to help employees develop to their full potential. The seminar examines the entire premise behind performance reviews and offers a new approach that will build people, increase productivity, and help create an efficient, effective workforce. 1 hour.

Consulting and public sector engineers who work on the front lines of local government are frequently exposed to pressures from citizens and elected officials that may be inconsistent with their professional training. Often swirling controversy results and you find yourself alone, standing behind your engineering degree. However, you can improve your resiliency and weather the storms more pleasantly if you have prepared the foundation of trust with local officials. This webinar-on-CD will focus on what to do and what not do in order to keep your sanity and your job. 1 hour.

You will learn how to make decisions about when to purchase equipment, how to amortize investments and quantify the effect of depreciation, when to lease, and how to compute the present worth and future worth of capital investments. Benefit/cost and incremental analysis are covered, as well as rate of return analysis. 3-hours.

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1. Design and Installation of Buried Pipes
2. Geosynthetics in Landfills
3. Geosynthetics in Reinforced Soil Structures
4. Geosynthetics in Transportation Applications
5. Sewer and Utility Tunneling in Soft Ground
6. Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation
7. Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
8. Trenchless Technology

Learn how to reduce surface water pollution from soil runoff by using geosynthetics. This course will introduce you to the history and applications of geosynthetics. You will also be exposed to factors influencing erosion such as rainfall, soil type and vegetation. Surface stream bank and coastal erosion control measures using geosynthetics will also be covered. 3-hours.

Here is the information you need to get a new or newly established technical practice up and running on a sound business footing. This video is a must for engineers, surveyors or other professionals who wish to establish themselves as independent consultants and service providers or who wish to improve the operation of an existing small practice. 3-hours.

This course covers ethics in the practice and concept of a profession. "Ethics" is defined and moral/ethical statements vs. etiquette and law are examined. Codes of ethical standards are listed. The ways ethical questions arise in professional practice and actual example cases are examined. Included are real-life examples of ethical issues with approaches for analyzing and resolving the issues. 3 hours.

This course discusses the importance of, and issues inherent in, ethics for engineers. It is important for the engineer to develop ethics early in his or her career and apply ethical considerations as constantly as technical considerations. This course will emphasize the importance of developing a code of ethics, give the engineer a framework for developing such a code, and analyze the difficult ethical/technical issues that often accompany major engineering projects, particularly those that involve other cultures or political systems. This is an online course, all materials will be accessed online. Your log-in and password will be emailed to you within 24 hours after your purchase. No course material will be shipped. 3 hours.

Engineering is consistently ranked by the general public in the U.S. as one of the top five ethical professions - have we tricked the public or is this an honor we have truly earned? In this webinar on CD, ethics will be carefully defined and will reflect on the differences in your personal and professional ethics. Ethical dilemmas are discussed and you are guided to various sources to aid in decision making. The ASCE Code of Ethics as well as other formal and informal codes are presented and discussed. Specific ethical situations are discussed by the ASCE General Counsel. 1 hour.

This video on OSHA’s Construction Standards for Excavations includes roles and responsibilities of “competent person,” developing comprehensive safety plan, sloping, shoring, and shielding, design of hydraulic and timber shoring, and soil classification. Program includes videotape and workbook. 7-hours.

The F.E. Exam is a tough exam. The best way to prepare for this day-long exam is to study the relevant materials and then Practice! Practice! Practice! This course contains 11 modules presented by a ‘virtual instructor’. Listen and watch just as you would in the classroom. At the end of each section, test your skills. When you have studied the material and you are ready to try taking an actual timed practice exam, just click on “Practice Exam” and start your timer.

The seminar-on-CD provides an overview of how the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) works from the standpoint of the local community officials and engineering consultants who must comply with the program. An introduction to the program is provided, along with details of how flood insurance studies are performed, how the studies are used in the program, and how study results can be revised as needed. Includes all course materials, including slides provided at the live seminar. 6-hours.

Meetings can be both enjoyable and productive if thoughtfully planned, conducted and followed up. And you can be the "hero" by orchestrating productive meetings! Presented in this one-hour webinar-on-CD are practical suggestions to help you plan, conduct and follow-up on successful meetings. It’s not "rocket science", but careful organization and thoughtful consideration of and preparation by participants are absolutely required. 1 hour.

Whether you're a brand-new supervisor or a senior executive, you don't go far without having a command of key financial concepts. Think of this broad-based course as your personal, one-on-one tutor. Written expressly for non-specialists like you, this AMA program clearly explains how to understand financial and operational measures, prepare, and utilize budgets, respond to inquiries about the dollars-and-cents consequences of actions taken by you or your department, and speak the jargon of the finance with fluency and ease. Step-by-step exercises and interactive examples will show you how to put the standard techniques of financial analysis to work immediately. (Sherman, Eliot; 240-Pages, spiral bound)

This video provides an overview of Floodplain Mapping and the NFIP to assist local community officials and engineering consultants who must comply with the NFIP. It is of vital interest to local government officials responsible for building permits, inspections, plan review, platting, or any other aspect of land use regulations. It also is important for engineering consultants, surveyors, or others involved in the design and approval process for buildings, bridge, levees, fill projects, drainage improvement projects or any other facility, which may affect flood-prone areas. 1-hour.

This pragmatic webinar-on-CD will guide you through the process of deciding if you want to become a project manager and, if so, how to do it. Project engineer and project management roles differ markedly; those differences are described to help you and your employer decide if you should make the move. Recently appointed project managers will obtain advice on how to be more effective. This webinar is intended for both private and public sector personnel. 1 hour.

This online course presents geotechnical concepts that form the foundation of slope stability, as well as the basics of analyzing slopes. Through graphics, animations, and problems you will learn the necessary concepts for understanding and analyzing slopes. Course modules include: introduction to landslides; shear stress; water and effective stress; exploration; stability analysis’ stabilization methods. After completing this course, participants will be able to: identify landslide parts and types of landslides; construct and interpret Mohr-Coulomb failure envelopes; define and calculate total and effective stress; define various methods of site exploration and identify appropriate uses for them; conduct simple stability analyses of slopes; and define various methods of slope stabilization and identify appropriate uses for them. This is an online course, all materials will be accessed online. Your log-in and password will be emailed to you within 24 hours after your purchase. No course material will be shipped. 8 hours.

This online version of ASCE’s seminar on “GIS Applications in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems” will enable you to use GIS technology in solving water-related problems. You will be able to decide whether a given situation or problem has a GIS application and you will learn what kind of effort and resources are required in GIS applications. The four GIS applications that are of particular importance to water, wastewater, and stormwater system managers will be discussed: mapping; monitoring; modeling; and maintenance. This is an online course, all materials will be accessed online. Your log-in and password will be emailed to you within 24 hours after your purchase. No course material will be shipped. 11 hours.

GIS has been used for many years to develop solutions to water resource problems. This ASCE seminar-on-CD is geared toward those wanting to learn about the basics of GIS and how it can be used as a vital tool in the field of water resources. Assessing water resources, determining water availability, preventing flooding, understanding the natural environment, and managing water resources on a local or regional scale are just some of the tools discussed. Course materials include slide handouts that can be printed and used for taking notes. 6-hours.

This course is the logical follow-up to GPS and is of increasing importance to Land Surveyors. Reviews the history of Geodesy, The Earth and its motions, Precession and Nutation, Polar Motion, Gravity and the Geoid, and Gravity Anomalies. Computations of the Ellipsoid, Datums and how they evolved, Geometry of the ellipsoid, Reduction of surface measurements onto the ellipsoid. Positioning: Coordinate systems, Astronomic, Geodetic, Relationship between Astonomic and Geodetic coordinates and azimuth. Time: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and UTI. Leveling: Vertical Datums. State Plane coordinates, UTM Coordinates, Transforming coordinates from one datum to another. 6-hours.

The first half of this course looks at the terminology and definitions of a Geographic Information System, the process of designing a new system and how the information is captured from both existing records and new filed spatial data. The course includes a short overview of the most popular software and hardware; a case study of an actual operating GIS custom application of GIS software necessary to implement a successful GIS. The course continues with the planning, design, implementation and uses of a GIS, the map projection and coordinate systems used to design a system, data capture for the base mapping including aerial mapping, digital orthophotos, remote sensing, and GPS equipment. Included is a look at the most popular software such as ARC/Info, ARC View, Intergraph and related products, tips on the best utilization of existing products for GIS from GIS experts. 6 hours.

This program is an overview of current uses for geosynthetics in today’s landfills. This video will quickly update you, your co-workers and clients on the latest products and information available on geosynthetics, and will be an invaluable resource for evaluating your options and complying with environmental regulations. 30-minutes.

This video demonstrates the principles and construction methods of reinforced soil structures, a versatile and economic method of stabilizing slopes, walls, embankments, and other structures. Two distinct technologies are covered: Reinforced Fill (layered reinforcement) and Reinforced Ground (soil nailing). Using metallic and the newer genre of geosynthetic reinforcement materials, reinforced soil techniques are applied to a spectrum of applications, from modest earthworks to massive retaining structures, sea walls and dams. 30-minutes.

Video covers use of geosynthetics in construction of paved and unpaved roads and airfields, pavement drainage systems, railroads, pavement overlays, and embankments, as well as seismic applications and erosion mitigation. Co-sponsored with International Geosynthetics Society. 34-minutes.

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1. Geotechnical Field Exploration Using Test Borings
2. Rock Coring for Geotechnical Analysis and Design

This DVD has been developed to bring geotechnical field exploration using test borings to your office or classroom. It is an excellent tool to train civil engineering undergraduate and graduate students, and civil engineers, geologists, technicians, and drilling crews ready to start their practice in the area of geotechnical engineering. The DVD presents a detailed discussion on drilling test borings using hollow stem augers and mud rotary techniques including, how to observe drilling operations, obtain soil samples, perform field tests, store and transport soil samples, and record the information on the field boring log. Discussion on purpose and objectives of a geotechnical field investigation and various methods of drilling test borings is also presented in an easy to understand format. 50-minutes.

This webinar-on-CD reinforces the power of goal setting. It explains how to help your supervisees set goals and how to help them achieve goals, that is, tools and techniques that lead to goal getting. Also included is personal goal setting and goal getting process. This webinar-on-CD is intended for both private and public sector personnel who want to enhance their goal setting and achieving ability. 1 hour.

This program presents clear and helpful information for doing a better job of designing and maintaining gravel roads. Based on FHWA's Gravel Roads Design and Maintenance Manual, this CD reviews guidelines for the design and maintenance of gravel roads. It will benefit highway engineers, elected officials, managers, and grader operators who are responsible for designing and maintaining gravel roads. 1-hour.

This webinar-on-CD reviews key guidelines and recommendations from The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Guidance for Protecting Environments. While this guidance does not guarantee complete protection from a terrorist attack, adoption of these recommendations will provide some level of protection for a building and its occupants. 1-hour.

This seminar-on-CD is a comprehensive introduction to watershed modeling using HEC-1 and also includes introductions to HEC-HMS, HERC-GeoHMS and LIDAR Data. HEC-1 computes hydrographs for both simple and complex stream systems. It can be used for designing storm water detention basins, analyzing large reservoirs, performing dam-breach analyses, and computing urban runoff using kinematic wave methods. It provides several methods for computing precipitation distributions, infiltration losses, unit hydrographs, channel routing, and other basic hydrologic computations. The course includes seminar slide handouts, Hands-On HEC-1 book, HMR52 User’s Manual, and software installation. 4-hours.

A discussion of the new Superpave mix design method is provided. Some of the topics covered in this course include: Historic development of Asphalt Grading Systems, Superpave Binder tests, Superpave Binder Grading and Specifications, and History of mix design. 10-hours.

This course provides information on plant production, placement, and compaction of Hot Mix Asphalt. Topics covered include: plant operation, placement and compaction, statistical specifications, and quality control and assurance testing. 5-hours.

How to Write a Business Plan not only puts all the facts and planning formats you need right at your fingertips, but also gives you the latest thinking on effective business planning. It shows you how to organize and implement the planning process from beginning to end and translate your plan into action while analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in your organization. Includes crucial information on diagnosing and measuring customer satisfaction. (Crego, Jr., Edwin T., Schiffrin, Peter D., and Krauss, James C.; 258 pages, spiral bound)

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1. GIS In Water Resources
2. Dam Safety and Rehabilitation
3. Introduction to HEC-RAS
4. Introduction to HEC-HMS
5. The FEMA National Flood Insurance Program
6. Hands-On-HEC-1
7. NPDES Storm Water Permit Compliance: Construction
8. NPDES Storm Water Permit Compliance: Industrial