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Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile Customized Tile Sales and Installation Training Programs for the Ceramic Tile and Stone Industry The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) provides training services for the ceramic tile and natural stone industries. UofCTS provides ceramic tile training and natural stone training that includes online elearning training on tile sales and installation of ceramic tile, stone tile and  more...

Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone Lesson 1: Introduction and History of Natural Stone Lesson 2: Stone Geology and Formation Lesson 3: Stone Quarry Mining Lesson 4: Stone Processing and Fabrication Lesson 5: Stone Countertops Lesson 6: Stone Installations Lesson 7: Vertical Applications a Exterior Veneers and Interior Walls Lesson 8: Stone Selection and Design Lesson 9: Stone Care and Maintenance Lesson 10: Giving the  more...

Human Resources ...ross every layer of management. It must extend beyond the walls of the company to external audiences. Unlocking the leadership potential of your employees will drive your company to leadership in its industry. Maximizing leadership potential is what CRKInteractive is all about. Drug-Free Business Solutions The problem DFBS training addresses - workplace substance abuse - costs  more...

Crawlspace Construction of Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas ...een established because below-grade crawlspace foundation walls are exposed to increased forces during flood conditions, such as hydrostatic and saturated soil forces. In many parts of the country, a common practice is to construct crawlspaces with the interior floor 1 or 2 feet below-grade by either (1) back-filling against the exterior of the foundation wall or (2) excavating the crawlspace  more...

Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls ...ased 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 buildings be elevated to or  more...

Insulation Basics ...nd installation details for slabs, underground foundation walls, exterior above ground walls, ceilings, attics and roofs. Although the building codes for commercial construction are different than those for residential construction, some of the insulation principles that apply to residential construction also apply to commercial construction. In this course, the student will learn some of the  more...

An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings 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 Passive solar energy is one of the most efficient forms of energy in the world. Not only  more...

Residential Guide to Earthquake Design and Construction - Part 2 ...al Code, IRC, along with typical construction methods for walls, roof-ceiling systems, chimneys, fireplaces, balconies and decks. In this course, the student will review Chapters 5-7 from ? Homebuilders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction? , FEMA 232 ? June 2006 prepared by the Building Seismic Safety Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of  more...

Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications ...rimarily in mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls, reinforced soil slopes, and foundation stabilization. The study was conducted in stages, each stage building on the knowledge previously gained. The main objectives addressed were to: (1) develop testing protocols necessary to quantify any strength reduction due to aging or stress (stress cracking only) mechanisms for polymeric  more...

Retaining Walls for Non-Geotechnical Engineers ...specific knowledge and skills: Definition of retaining walls and the different types commonly used Categories of lateral earth pressure, including the at rest, active and passive conditions Calculating lateral earth pressure coefficients using the Rankine and Coulomb theories Calculating the total active earth pressure force Additional forces acting on a wall, including surcharge,  more...

The Physics of Mold ...he evaluation method for designing and building composite walls in different climatic zones and to give a tool for the designers to avoid mold development. Case studies highlight the pitfalls of inappropriate wall section designs. This course has no specific prerequisites; however knowledge of psychrometrics is a plus in understanding the physics of vapor migration and condensation. The  more...

Prevention of Shoreline Erosion - Coastal Defense Schemes ...lowing coastal structure applications: Sea dikes Sea walls Revetments Bulkheads Groins Detached breakwaters Reef breakwaters Submerged sills Beach drains Beach nourishment and dune construction Breakwaters Floating breakwaters Jetties Concrete armor units Storm surge barriers Pile structures Scour protection State Board Acceptance This course can be used  more...

Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures ...orcing Steel Encasement of Structural Steel Retaining Walls 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 in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing  more...

Segmental Retaining Wall Design ...walls are becoming an increasingly popular option where retaining walls are needed. Architects and developers like them because of their aesthetic value compared to a masonry block wall or plain concrete surface. Contractors like them because in many cases they are faster and easier to install than reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete walls. The course gives a brief description of  more...

Determination of Site-Specific Loads for Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas ...ertical Piles Determine Breaking Wave Loads on Vertical Walls Determine Hydrodynamic Load From Flood Flows Determine Debris Impact Load Estimate Localized Scour Around Vertical Pile (Non-Tsunami Condition) Estimate Localized Scour Around Vertical Enclosure (Non-Tsunami Condition) Seismic Base Shear by the Simplified Analysis Procedure Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces  more...

Geotechnical Engineering Basics for Non-Geotechnical Engineers ...settlement analysis, lateral earth pressure and retaining walls, as well as piles, drilled shafts and common soil properties. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Common properties of soil and  more...

ADA Standards for Accessible Design ...ch as remodeling, renovation, changes or rearrangement of walls, to a building or facility must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities in accordance with the standards to the maximum extent feasible. Lastly, new additions to existing buildings or facilities are also subject to these requirements. In this course, the student will focus on these guidelines as they  more...

Electrical Conductors ...s a strand of hair from your head). The wiring inside the walls of your home is usually AWG 10 or AWG 12 wire. Of the metals commonly used for conductors, copper, has a high conductivity. Silver is more conductive, but due to cost it is not practical in most cases. Compared to copper, aluminum has worse conductivity per unit volume, but better conductivity per unit weight. In many cases,  more...

HVAC Tips for Green Buildings ...of energy efficient building envelope materials for roof, walls, glazing and insulation ?Criteria for selecting appropriate cooling system for your application - package units, ductless split, central chiller systems ?Impact of CFC compounds on ozone depletion and adopting environment friendly refrigerants ?Principles of cooling tower operation and importance of cooling water treatment  more...

HVAC - Concepts and Fundamentals Overview HVAC helps keep people comfortable and healthy by maintaining good indoor air quality, humidity and comfortable temperatures. Designing for comfort requires integrated knowledge of human physiology, heat transfer, psychrometrics, and mechanical systems. Most professionals don't learn this stuff in school or on the jobsite, but are expected unrealistically to meet your physiological needs  more...

HVAC - Hydronic Systems ...ove 40,000 Btu? s through a 3/4" copper pipe through walls and between floors - or anywhere you need the heat - quietly and efficiently. A forced air system requires a lot of duct space, about an 8" by 14" duct, to move that much air with that many Btu? s into a room. It is important to design and lay out the hydronic system components professionally, so that the system  more...

Heat Loss Calculations and Principles ...utdoor air into the building through gaps and cavities in walls, roofs, doors and windows. Bearing in mind the fact that the indoor temperature in most buildings is maintained at a little over 65 ?F, this means, throughout most of the year, the building is losing heat to its surroundings. This 5-hour course, discusses the stepwise procedure to determine the rate of heat loss through building  more...