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Identify types of retaining walls and understand when to use eachReview the forces acting on retaining walls including pressure from retained soil and the impacts of groundwaterRecognize special considerations for tiered retaining walls

Professional Engineers 6.5 PDHsArchitects 6.5 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours 6.5 AIA HSW Learning UnitsLandscape Architects 6.5 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours 6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers 6.5 ASFPM CECsContractors Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

You’ll be able to:

Define the characteristics of and applications for different types of retaining walls, including traditional cantilevered walls, timber walls and gravity walls.

Identify and quantify the forces that act on retaining walls.

Discuss the factors that impact slope stability and can lead to slope failures.

Evaluate crucial slope stabilization techniques including regrading, reinforcement and ground improvement.

Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization Techniques

Analyze key factors that influence long term and short term slope stability

Discover how to utilize slope stabilization techniques such as reinforcement and ground improvement

Continuing Education Credits

Presented by Rajendra Meruva, PE

Types of Retaining Walls Traditional cantilevered retaining walls • Reinforced concrete walls • Reinforced concrete masonry walls • Soldier pile and lagging walls Traditional timber walls Traditional gravity walls Reinforced soil retaining walls Anchored retaining walls (tie-backs, soil nailing, etc.) Temporary retaining walls Over-steepened reinforced slopes Gabion walls Crib walls Private-sector vs. highway retaining wall systems Cost of retaining walls Retaining Wall Design – Part I Soil design parameters Lateral earth pressure External stability • Sliding • Overturning • Bearing capacity • Settlement • Scour Retaining Wall Design – Part II Internal stability Global stability Special considerations for tiered retaining walls Backfill Groundwater Service life Design software Slope Stabilization Science of slope stability Surficial vs. deep-seated slope stability Long term vs. short term stability Slope stabilization techniques • Regrading • Excavation and replacement • Slope reinforcement/pinning • Ground improvement • Toe retaining walls

RegistrationRetaining Wall Design and Slope Stabilization TechniquesSan Antonio, TX - Friday, December 1, 2017

Tuition ( ) I will be attending the live seminar. Single Registrant - $279.00. Three or more registrants from the same company registering at the same time - $259.00 each.

( ) I am not attending. Please send me the CD manual package for $289.00. (S&H included. Please allow five weeks from seminar date for delivery)

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How to Register

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FacultyRajendra Meruva, PE Gorrondona Engineering Services Mr. Meruva is a vice-president at Gorrondona Engineering Services (GES) with 18 years of experience. He is a professional engineer (PE) in Texas, New Mexico, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Arizona. Mr. Meruva has worked on a variety of projects, namely nuclear facilities, wind turbines, bridges, hospitals, parking garages, high-rise buildings, refineries, gas plants, schools, dams, landfills, and hydraulic fracking pits. In his current role, he identifies opportunities to strengthen the presence of GES in Dallas and the suburbs. Based on project understanding and requirements, he develops and defines the scope and cost and prepares proposals for the owners. He also provides training to junior and entry-level staff. Mr. Meruva earned his M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Houston.

Here’s what past attendees had to say about the program and presenter Rajendra Meruva:

“Very knowledgeable. Took time to answer questions. Informative.” — Civil Engineer

“Very good course and I’m glad I enrolled.” — Civil Engineer

“The instructor was very knowledgeable.” — Geotechnical Engineer

“Very good presentation, Raj answers questions very well.” — Land Development/Civil Consulting

Tuition$279 for individual registration$259 for three or more simultaneous registrations. Each registration includes a complimentary continental breakfast and printed seminar manual.

Receive a reduced tuition rate of $101 by registering to be our on-site coordinator for the day. For availability and a job description, go online to www.halfmoonseminars.org.

How to Register• Visit us online at www.halfmoonseminars.org• Mail-in or fax the attached form to 715-835-6066• Call customer service at 715-835-5900

Cancellations: Cancel at least 48 hours before the start of the seminar, and receive a full tuition refund, minus a $39 service charge for each registrant. Cancellations within 48 hours will receive a credit toward another seminar or the CD/manual package. You may also send another person to take your place.

Seminar InformationRegistration 8:00 - 8:30 amMorning Session 8:30 am - 12:15 pm

Norris Conference Center618 NW Loop 410 Ste 207San Antonio, TX 78216(210) 738-0040

Lunch (On your own) 12:15 - 1:15 pmAfternoon Session 1:15 - 4:30 pm

Additional Learning

Continuing Education Credit InformationThis seminar is open to the public. It offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW CEPHs/continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects in most states, including Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Texas.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES and LA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects and landscape architects. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this event for 6.5 CECs. ASFPM approval qualifies this program for Texas floodplain managers.

This course offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

For more information visit: www.halfmoonseminars.org/webinars/

Can’t Attend? Order the CD/Manual Package: An audio recording of this seminar is available for $289 (including shipping). Allow five weeks from the seminar date for delivery. Please refer to specific state licensing rules or certification requirements to determine if this learning method is eligible for continuing education credit.

Webinar SeriesThe Distributed Battery Webinar Series • The Distributed Battery Webinar, Part 1

Wed., Oct. 11, 2017, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT • The Distributed Battery Webinar, Part II Thurs., Oct. 12, 2017, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT

Floodplain Mapping and Regulation • Floods, Floodplains and Introduction to Floodplain Management Wed., Oct. 18, 2017, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT • Flood Maps and Flood Zones Wed., Oct. 18, 2017, 1:00 - 2:30 PM CDT • Elevations in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Floodplain Regulation Thurs., Oct. 19, 2017, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT • Practical Floodplain Management Thurs., Oct. 19, 2017, 1:00 - 2:30 PM CDT

National Electrical Code: A Solar Photovoltaic System Perspective • National Electrical Code: A Solar Photovoltaic System Perspective, Part I Wed., Oct. 25, 2017, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT • National Electrical Code: A Solar Photovoltaic System Perspective, Part II Thurs., Oct. 26, 2017, 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CDT

HEC-RAS Webinar Series • Hydraulic Principles and Application Thurs., Oct. 26, 2017, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT • Working with the HEC-RAS User Interface Thurs., Oct. 26, 2017, 1:30 - 3:00 PM CDT • Water Surface Profiling Fri., Oct. 27, 2017, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT • Steady Flow Surface Profile Demonstrations Fri., Oct. 27, 2017, 1:30 - 3:30 PM CDT