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Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls This (one-hour) course is based on the FEMA construction guidelines for ? breakaway? walls used below Elevated Coastal Buildings. In Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V, VE, and V1-30), the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations require that communities participating in the program adopt floodplain management ordinances or laws requiring that all new and substantially improved  more...

Building Design Specifications and Tools Attention New York Engineers: This course cannot be taken to fulfill your continuing education requirements for the state of New York since the course does not fall under the category of "Areas of Practice" or "Laws / Rules." For more information, check the New York State Board Requirements. Overview This course will introduce you to the single most comprehensive source of ?hands-on?  more...

Scaffolding Use in Construction Overview OSHA's recent rule, Safety Standards for Scaffolds Use in the Construction Industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the construction industry. In this course the student will learn some of the basics of scaffolding requirements in the construction  more...

ADA Standards for Accessible Design Overview The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a public law enacted July 26, 1990 to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. The ADA ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunication. Many business  more...

Introduction to Batteries Electricity cannot always be generated where and when it is needed, so batteries are used in instances where direct current is needed and/or there is no access to a power outlet, or a cord becomes cumbersome. A battery is a device where chemical energy is converted to electrical energy. Many different types of batteries are available for a wide variety of applications, from storing solar power  more...

Introduction to Control Networks in an Industrial Setting Overview Communication networks have historically been considered too unreliable to be used in critical applications within the industrial arena. But, advances in technology over the last decade have changed all of that. The new generation of networks are robust enough to handle critical industrial communication needs that would have been considered unthinkable just a few short years ago. This  more...

HVAC - Ventilation Exhaust Systems Ventilation systems supply and remove air to/from buildings and other structures. In doing so, these systems control the quality of breathing air and protect personnel and sensitive equipment from potentially hazardous airborne contaminants, fires, explosions, and excessive heat/cold. Ventilation systems include a supply, or makeup air system and an exhaust system. Supply systems replace  more...

Lubrication - Grease Overview Grease is used for lubrication of contact surfaces where it is not practical or convenient to use oil. Grease is typically used for applications where its consistency allows it to remain in place, whereas oil would seep away. An example is machinery that is run intermittently or is placed in storage for long periods of time. Grease is also used where it is difficult or inconvenient to  more...

Underground Storage Tank Sump Maintenance Overview Despite advances that have greatly reduced the threat of petroleum releases from UST systems into the environment, some UST systems continue to experience releases. Inadequate operation and maintenance of sumps is one reason these systems continue to leak into the environment. In this course, the student will learn about types of sumps, basic maintenance procedures for sumps and spill  more...

Preparing Infrastructure Roadway Plans Overview This course covers the general content and purpose of each drawing in a typical set of infrastructure plans that could represent a roadway, drainage or utility improvement. The course describes the basic format of each drawing, the uses of the drawing by the various design teams and disciplines, and the expectations that a construction team would have for each sheet. Completion of  more...