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04/16/2026: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Soils and Foundations, Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11am-1pm Eastern

04/16/2026: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Soils and Foundations, Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11am-1pm Eastern

2 hrs. Webinar

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-W041626

SME: Jim Taube

USD$198.00 InStock 2029-01-01
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This course will provide an overview of soils and foundations principles that are practiced in the construction industry. These principles are applied in engineering for buildings, dams and bridges. Key topics covered include Soil Classification Systems, types of soil deposits, soil improvements, foundation bearing capacity, pile foundations and retaining walls.
 
This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session 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 (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to interact with and ask questions of the presenter directly.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
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 Taube Photo
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.
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Accreditation: This live webinar provides an overview of key soils and foundations principles used in construction and engineering for structures such as buildings, dams, and bridges. Topics include soil classification systems, types of soil deposits, soil improvement methods, foundation bearing capacity, pile foundations, and retaining walls. Participants can interact with the presenter and ask questions during the session via GoToWebinar.
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