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Reduction of Radon Levels in Schools and Other Large Buildings Overview Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in ambient air. It can also accumulate in varying amounts in enclosed buildings. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of lung cancer deaths each year. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. Our increased understanding of the risks posed by indoor radon has  more...

Preparing and Presenting Technical Information This course takes you step by step through the process of preparing and delivering a clear and lucid technical presentation at scientific and professional meetings. The guidance provided is also applicable to the preparation and delivery of less formal presentations, such as those given in the form of internal company reports to corporate executives or as lectures prepared and delivered by  more...

Low-Density Concrete Construction Considerations Overview In general, concrete construction using low-density concrete is quite similar to using normal-density concrete. Constructability considerations related to mixing, placing, curing, pumping, and testing controls must be addressed in order to maximize the quality of concrete and avoid problems during construction. The use of low-density concrete provides several advantages with the  more...

Pretreatment of Industrial Wastewater for VOC Hydrocarbon Removal Overview This course is intended for a wide range audience of engineers and in particular engineers dealing with plant water effluent streams directed to sanitary sewer facilities. Pretreatment of industrial wastewater to remove hydrocarbons is often required so that the hydrocarbons will not cause VOC emissions from sanitary sewer plants which exceed regulatory limits. In this course you will  more...

Structural Design Criteria for Southern Pine Lumber Overview Southern Pine, also known as Southern Yellow Pine, is widely available and is highly desirable for design not only because of its inherent high strength and durability but also for its treatability and beauty. The design values of Southern Pile are among the highest of all softwood species. Southern Pine's durability makes its use suitable for flooring, decks, boardwalks, and other  more...

Texas ASCE Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations Overview The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE) rescinded Policy Advisory 09-98-A, Regarding Design, Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations. The TBPE now references The Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and its two documents, Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations, and Recommended Practice for the Design of Residential  more...

Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection - Gravity Systems Overview Wastewater is a part of everyday life. Every living creature and every industry on earth creates waste in some form or another. Wastewater acts as a medium to direct waste to various treatment plants by means of sanitary sewer lines. Some sewer lines use a combination of gravity flow and flow induced by pumping systems. This 4 PDH course is Part I of a two-part series. This course will  more...

Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection - Pumping Systems Overview Wastewater is a part of everyday life. Every living creature and every industry on earth creates waste in some form or another. Wastewater acts as a medium to direct waste to various treatment plants by means of sanitary sewer lines. Oftentimes topography and economics does not allow sewer lines to flow by gravity. In those cases a pumping system will be required. This 4 hour course is  more...

UV Planning and Design Principles for Drinking Water Treatment This course is a companion course to the course titled, An Overview of UV Disinfection for the Drinking Water Industry (Course No: C-4025). In this course the student will be provided with planning and design principles to install UV disinfection at a public or private drinking water facility. This course includes a description of the components of UV equipment and describes the design principles  more...

Stormwater Detention in Urban Drainage Design This course is intended to present recommended design procedures and guidelines for use in complying with the requirements of Section 1-303.03 Stormwater Storage. The main purpose of a detention basin is to store excess runoff thus reducing peak discharges downstream. Detention basins should be considered when increased runoff due to highway activities would cause additional damage to downstream  more...

Countermeasures to Reduce Red-Light Running Overview Red-light running is one of the primary causes of crashes in intersections. The crashes that result from red-light violations are generally more severe than crashes from other causes. Most crashes that are caused by red-light violations are generally side impact crashes, which are more severe than rear collisions. There are three main countermeasures that can be taken to reduce  more...

Introduction to ISO 9000 Series Overview Standards documents are an increasingly essential part of industrial operations and customer safety and satisfaction. For those involved in the supply of goods and services, in assuring the quality and safety of activities and operations, and in providing direction for future planning it is important that they be aware of standards provisions, use these provisions in their activities,  more...

Introduction to World Class Machine Maintenance Methods Overview Worldwide competition for consumer goods has placed enormous burdens on American manufacturing companies to improve their productivity or lose market share. Companies have responded in recent years with improvements in the way they manage suppliers, inventories, planning, manufacturing, and even the methods used for design and development of products. Although these changes have proved  more...

Applying Modern Manufacturing Processes to Engineering Prototypes This course examines modern production and operations management tools and compares them to the processes required to produce engineering prototypes. The goal is to identify which of these tools are best suited for use in improving the prototype assembly process. Corporations have invested heavily in modernizing their manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance. While traveling  more...

Introduction to Industrial Control Systems Overview This course introduces the student to the very basics of industrial control systems. "What is a batch process versus a continuous process?... What are the basic components of a process control loop?... What is an HMI and how does it interact with a PLC?" Get answers to all these questions and more. Learn what a discreet signal is and how it differs from a control loop. Find  more...

Wireless Sensor Network Implementation in the Industrial Plant Setting Overview Talk of wireless instrumentation and wireless applications is all around us. But, practically speaking, how do we, as engineering professionals, "break the ice" with our operating units on installing wireless devices in the plant? Once we have determined that wireless is a viable option for an application, how can we help our organizations take the first step into the "world of wireless"  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...

Steam Efficiency Improvements - Distribution End Users Overview A large amount of energy can be lost in steam piping systems that are not properly designed and maintained. There are many opportunities available to minimize the heat loss from steam distribution systems and to maximize recovery of heat from waste steam and condensate resulting in lower overall energy costs. In this course, the student will review ten (10) "Energy Tip  more...

Steam Efficiency Improvements - Generation Overview Improper design of a boiler and its associated components can result in high energy use. There are many opportunities available to optimize the design of a new boiler or to increase the efficiency of a boiler already in operation. In this course, the student will review nine (9) "Energy Tip Sheets" published by the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Office of Industrial  more...

VAV System Design Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems are a popular type of HVAC system in commercial buildings for both energy savings and comfort; however, there are multiple considerations that must be taken into account during design in order to realize these design objectives and avoid pitfalls. In this course the student will learn some of the basic considerations that should be taken into account when  more...

Wind Energy Assessment A wind resource assessment program is similar to other technical projects. It requires planning and coordination and is constrained by budget and schedule limitations. It demands a clear set of objectives so the best assessment approach is selected. Its ultimate success rests on the quality of the program's assembled assets—sound siting and measurement techniques, trained staff, quality  more...

Assuring Project Quality The implementation of major engineering projects usually begins with the development of conceptual feasibility studies followed by the performance of site selection and suitability investigations, the development of site-specific designs and finally by the construction and operation of the structures or facilities in question. It is not unusual for such major projects to take a decade or longer to  more...

FileMaker Pro 5 for the Web FileMaker Pro 5.0 is a powerful cross-platform database application that takes the headache out of organizing your business and information. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 5 for the Web tutorial takes your working knowledge of FileMaker and teaches you how to make it work for your web site. Before you begin, it is recommended that you have a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro (see VTC  more...

FileMaker Pro Scripting FileMaker Pro is a powerful and useful application that takes the headache out of keeping your business databases organized. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro Scripting tutorial is perfect for gaining a more in-depth understanding of the actual use of scripts in real-world situations. It is highly recommended that you complete Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 3/4 (ISBN#1889347450)  more...

Managing Teleworkers An Online Course for Employers Washington State University Home  more...

Six Sigma eBlack Belt Black Belts are a critical core of every Six Sigma Implementation. They are the change agents and the leaders, the project managers and the problem solvers. Often the best and the brightest employees of an organization, Black Belts work full-time to solve the chronic problems that plague company performance. This course will be delivered completely online. Certification is equal to classroom  more...

Six Sigma eGreen Belt Green Belts are a vital component of every successful Six Sigma deployment. They are part of the critical mass of people needed to achieve breakthrough results and culture change. Our Green Belt training is one of the most challenging and robust curriculums offered. Our goal is not just to train Green Belts we want to shape the very best Green Belts in the world. With that goal in mind, BU  more...

Focus on the Short Story from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop you will work with a published short story writer to develop and refine your story ideas. When you're finished, you will have written and revised two complete short stories (up to 4,500 words each). You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles. Students are expected to already possess a good grasp of mechanics and composition, as  more...

Focus on the Nonfiction Magazine Article from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop, you will work with a published article writer to develop, research and write two articles suitable for publication in magazines you ve identified as appropriate markets. You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles. To get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and composition, as  more...

Focus on the Personal/Family Memoir from Writers Online Workshops This workshop will give you an understanding of the various approaches to personal/family memoir writing and provide you with professional feedback on your specific memoir project. When you're finished, you will have written and revised chapters of your personal/family memoir (up to 12,000 words) and you will have developed a working outline for the entire book. To get the most from this workshop  more...

Focus on Writing for Children from Writers Online Workshops The goal of this intermediate-level workshop is to explain the practical why behind writing technique/literary devices and showing writers the when, where and how to translate the concepts of writing for children into story text. You will work with a professional children s author who will help you take your writing skills to the next level. The course will help you develop rules, checks, and  more...

Writing the Nonfiction Book Proposal from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop you will work with a published book author to put together a winning proposal for your book idea. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will have written a proposal package consisting of a query/cover letter, a chapter-by-chapter outline, and sample chapters ready to submit to agents or publishers (up to 12,000 words total). To get the most from this workshop, you should have a  more...

Elements of Effective Writing II: Form & Composition from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop, you'll learn how to put the pieces together to make your writing coherent, logical and effective. You'll learn the basic principles of composition, explained in easy-to-understand language. And, through the use of numerous examples and practice exercises, you ll begin to develop your own personal style. In order to fully benefit from this workshop, you should already have a good  more...

Elements of Effective Writing III: Creativity & Expression from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop we ll look at ways to take your writing to the next level no matter what kind of writing you do. In each session you ll learn techniques to add depth, texture and emotion to your writing. To get the most from this workshop you should already have a good grasp of grammar, mechanics and composition (Elements of Effective Writing I and II, while not prerequisites, are recommended  more...

Extended Novel Writing Workshop from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. Plus! In the Extended version of this workshop, you will have more time to work on your reading and  more...

Focus on the Novel from Writers Online Workshops In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. In order to get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics  more...