Course Objectives
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
1. Mode of occurrence for soils, soil fractions and classification.
2. Soil stabilization and improvement methods.
3. Foundation bearing capacity and settlement.
4. Mat and Pile Foundations.
5. Retaining wall design.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.