Online Damage eLearning

The Marine Survey Report Wordsmithing the Marine Survey Report Instructor: Pat Kearns You may "work at your own pace" in this four-lesson course. Once you register, you will have 6 months in which to complete all assignments. Your instructor will be available via teleconferences, discussion boards, messaging, and email, all of which will enhance your e-learning experience by providing information beyond what is  more...

ESD An Introduction - On-Line Training ...es. How ESD is generated from common actions Two types of damage caused by ESD Problems and cost implications Conditions likely to cause uncontrolled ESD Behavior of insulative, conductive, and dissipative materials Causes & effects of polarization and induction Function of ionization, humidity and grounding in ESD control. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout  more...

ESD: See It! Believe It! Control It! - On-Line Training ...ectricity How static is produced How uncontrolled ESD can damage components and equipment Human Body Model (HBM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the HBM Charged Device Model (CDM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the CDM Safe & unsafe handling practice. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. Standards Compliant: ESD:  more...

The Bull's Eye Business Writing Online course Did you know that if each of America's 100 million workers made just one $10 communication error (and most make more than that), it would cost the economy over a billion dollars. The average executive spends four hours a day reading letters, emails and reports. Eighty percent of those execs say much of this time is wasted because of poorly written materials. It's a fact. Badly written  more...

Electrical Safety ...icity and electrical equipment. Electrical accidents can damage equipment, putting companies "out of production" for days or even weeks. Sparks from frayed wires and machinery can start fires and cause explosions. Electricity can harm people even more directly through shock and electrical burns. Your employees will learn how electricity works, how to work with it safely, and how to properly  more...

Learning Matters - Core Skills in Dementia ...dementia - What is NOT dementia - Brain structure and damage in dementia Effects of Dementia - Memory losses - Problems with decisions - Loss of self - Hallucination, delusion, sun downing, emotional lability, confabulation - Catastrophic reaction Cause Theory - Identity - and all it means; identity as an important issue in dementia - Introduction to challenging  more...

Crawlspace Construction of Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas ... common construction practices that do not increase flood damage, FEMA recently completed a review of the policy for residential crawlspace construction. In this review, the construction practices for below-grade crawlspaces were examined to determine whether a crawlspace that was 1 or 2 feet below grade would increase the flood damage potential to the foundation walls or result in additional  more...

Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls ...ilding can significantly increase the potential for flood damage to the elevated building by increasing the surface area subject to wave impact and velocity flow during a coastal storm. Although obstructions are prohibited, the area below the lowest floor of an elevated building in a Coastal High Hazard Area may be enclosed with open wood latticework, insect screening, or non-supporting ?  more...

Building Envelope Airtightness ...entilation systems, degraded indoor air quality, moisture damage of building envelope components, and increased energy consumption. The objective of the study used for this course was to investigate the impact of envelope airtightness on the energy consumption of typical commercial buildings in the U.S. Despite common assumptions that envelope air leakage is not significant in office and other  more...

Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks ...skills: Terrorist threats Weapons effects Building damage Multi-discipline design approach Design guidance Occupancy types Cost considerations State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education  more...

Design and Construction of Levees ...ees exist, they all are intended to protect against water damage. The design and construction of levees is a very important field or specialty within engineering and construction. This online course will explore the various types of levees along with their uses in flood protection. It will provide the reader the information to investigate the proper location, types, and size of levees. This  more...

Maintenance of Concrete ...luding moisture penetration, chemical attack and physical damage. Selection of a suitable coating system, combined with proper surface preparation, application and curing of the coating, can significantly increase the service life of concrete subjected to harsh operating environments. Aesthetics are also an important consideration in many concrete installations. A variety of methods are  more...

Concrete Distress Deterioration - Symptoms and Causes ...is an extremely complex subject since, in most cases, the damage detected will be the result of more than one mechanism. In this course, the student will review Chapter 3, Causes of Distress and Deterioration of Concrete from Engineer Manual (EM) 1110-2-2002, "Engineering and Design - Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures" published by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (issued  more...

Earthquakes and Tsunamis Fundamental Concepts ...at speed reaching the islands of Hawaii and Japan causing damage there too. Information about the Great Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami of 2004 is also presented and discussed. This 2004 tsunami was one of the largest ever in terms of casualties because it hit heavily populated low-lying coastal areas in many countries that were completely unprepared. Finally, the equations used to  more...

Prevention of Shoreline Erosion - Coastal Defense Schemes ...of dollars are spent every year trying to prevent coastal damage in areas all over the world. This course will introduce you to many of the coastal structures, which have been developed to prevent erosion, flooding, and loss of beaches. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or  more...

Reducing Lead Hazards During Construction ...ead stored in the body may be slowly causing irreversible damage: first to the cells, then to the organs, and finally to the whole body system. Engineering controls reduce employee exposure in the workplace either by removing or isolating the hazard or isolating the worker from exposure through the use of technology. Under the lead in construction standard, mechanical ventilation may be used  more...

Structural Design Criteria for Permanent Wood Foundations ...preservatives to withstand decay from moisture and insect damage. Use of PWF construction is accepted by major building codes, federal agencies, as well as lending, home warranty, and insurance institutions. Its acceptability comes from years of use in more than 300,000 homes and other structures throughout the United States. The construction system is very durable as demonstrated by long-term  more...

Structural Design Criteria for Raised Floor Systems ...preservatives to withstand decay from moisture and insect damage. Use of PWF construction is accepted by major building codes, federal agencies, as well as lending, home warranty, and insurance institutions. Its acceptability comes from years of use in more than 300,000 homes and other structures throughout the United States. The construction system is very durable as demonstrated by long-term  more...

Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Sites ...hazards can lead to severe consequences, causing building damage or destruction. This course discusses the following topics: Hazard identification and risk assessment for natural hazards that can affect coastal construction Hazard mapping procedures used by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and by various states and communities Additional details on hazard identification and  more...

Stormwater Detention in Urban Drainage Design ...d runoff due to highway activities would cause additional damage to downstream property or would worsen flooding conditions. The cost of a detention basin should be compared to other methods of mitigation, such as downstream channel improvements or purchasing flood easements, to determine the most feasible solution. A detention facility should be designed to project an image acceptable to the  more...

Overcurrent Protection ... circuit. Without adequate protection, an overcurrent can damage conductors and equipment and potentially harm people. Protection devices, such as fuses and circuit breakers, are installed in a circuit to detect an overcurrent condition and selectively protect equipment and personnel, while minimizing loss of power on the rest of the system. However, the protection device must be properly  more...

Circuit Protection Devices ...damage the circuit and create a safety hazard. How much current is "too much current"? That depends on the circuit and its components. For some circuits, 1 ampere would be too much current, while for other circuits 1 ampere would be perfectly acceptable. Circuit protection devices protect electrical equipment by rapidly disconnecting power to components in the event of abnormal  more...

Circuit Control Devices ...trol is needed. If a circuit develops problems that could damage the equipment or endanger personnel, it should be possible to remove the power from that circuit. The circuit protection devices (fuses and breakers) are not the control devices; these are protection devices that will remove power automatically in event of overload conditions. Circuit control devices allow you to turn the device  more...

Electrical Forensics Engineering ...er energy concepts. It is important to remember that when damage is done, it is usually the improper use of energy that does the damage. Also given are many of the rules and protocols of doing forensics work. Forensics is a science, therefore, certain procedures should be followed. These steps or procedures will usually help the forensics engineer do his or her job properly. It is not a nice  more...

Facility Lightning Protection Fundamentals ...tes that lightning causes billions of dollars in property damage each year. Common misconceptions lead some to underestimate the challenge caused by lightning. It is said that lightning never strikes in the same place twice; this is not true, as can be demonstrated through photographs of such buildings as the Empire State building. Others say that an LPS will prevent lightning strikes; this too  more...

Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment ...lectrical equipment to a structure to minimize earthquake damage. There are many attachment examples shown in the source document for this course including anchoring and the use of special devices called seismic restraint devices. This course and the source document do not supersede code requirements; however, it provides a good fundamental basis for understanding the practical requirements for  more...

Marine Accident Reconstruction Case Histories - Course 2 ... of case histories involving personal injury and property damage in the marine and offshore oil fields. The purpose of a forensic investigation is to determine the cause(s) of accidents or incidents, as well as to provide recommendations regarding the liability of the involved parties by performing an investigation based on engineering knowledge, inspections, review of witness statements and  more...

Pressure Vessel Chemical Cracking ...consequences, including fire and explosion, fragmentation damage and injury, suffocation or poisoning, chemical or thermal burns, environmental damage and extended loss of manufacturing capacity. Inspection programs for metallic pressure vessels and tanks has revealed a pattern of cracking in certain fluid services. Engineers involved in the design, fabrication, purchase, inspection and  more...

Fire Protection of Confinement Ventilation Systems ... of these fires, some did propagate and cause significant damage and material release. In this course the student will learn about fire prevention and protection of the confinement ventilation systems in industrial and Government facilities, such as energy production reactors, fuel processing and reprocessing facilities, research establishments, special applications facilities, waste  more...

Good Practice in Suction Piping Design - Avoiding Hydraulic Noise ...ill explain two design objectives for avoiding cavitation damage, hydraulic noise, and the maintenance expenses associated with these problems: Deliver fluid to the pump suction at a pressure that avoids cavitation damage. Deliver fluid to the pump suction that has a uniform flow distribution. To receive PDH credit, the student must take a multiple choice quiz of twenty (20) questions.  more...

Seismic Restraints for Mechanical Equipment ...echanical equipment to a structure to minimize earthquake damage. There are many attachment examples shown in the source document for this course including anchoring and the use of special devices called seismic restraint devices. This course and the source document do not supersede code requirements; however, it provides a good fundamental basis for understanding the practical requirements for  more...

Seismic Restraints for Duct and Pipe ...ttach duct and pipe to a structure to minimize earthquake damage. There are many attachment examples shown in the source document for this course including anchoring and the use of special devices called seismic restraint devices. This course and the source document do not supersede code requirements; however, it provides a good fundamental basis for understanding the practical requirements for  more...

Material Properties Corrosion for Nuclear Plants ...mponents can result in surface or more extensive material damage. Systems with non-moving parts are also prone to material failure, especially when certain types of materials operate over a broad range of pressures and are subjected to extreme temperature changes or to high energy radiation environments. This six-hour course discusses properties and behavior of materials related to nuclear  more...

Introduction to Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico ... and storms on pipeline operations, and the need to avoid damage to benthic communities (i.e. the shellfish and tiny organisms living in the bottom sediments of the ocean that support the commercial fishery.) The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by  more...