Seminars and Training

Reliability Based Design:  The Interface Between Geotechnical and Structural Engineers
Presented by Thomas Kinney, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Geotechnical Engineer

  • Basis of Allowable Stress Design (ASD) in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Basis of Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Basis of Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) with Emphasis on Washington State Department of Transportation Bridge Design Manual Procedures
  • Results of a Geotechnical Investigation
    • Field Explorations
    • Laboratory Analyses
    • Engineering Calculations
  • Examples of Foundation and Retaining Structure Design Comparing ASD and LRFD
  • Using Reliability-Based Design to Determine the Proper Scope of the Geotechnical Investigation Needed
  • Interaction Between Structural and Geotechnical Engineers

For more details on course outline and training costs, please contact us at (425)774-0106 or via e-mail at hwa@hwageo.com .

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