Seismic Analysis and Design of Steel and Reinforced Concrete Buildings September 30 - October 2, 2009 Richmond, BC

November 4-6, 2009 Calgary, AB

Deep Foundation Design, Construction and Testing with Related Case Histories October 21-23, 2009 Calgary, AB

October 26-28, 2009 Winnipeg, MB

Design of Equipment Foundations October 21-23, 2009 Edmonton, AB

Design and Analysis of Earth Retaining Walls October 28-30, 2009 Richmond, BC

Foundation Design December 9-11, 2009 Richmond, BC

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Seismic Analysis and Design of Steel and Reinforced

Concrete Buildings

DescriptionTo apply effectively the seismic provisions of the National Building Code of Canada NBCC05, structural engineers need a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of earthquake engineering including ground motion seismology, structural dynamics, concept of capacity design, inelastic behaviour of various materials, and seismic design and detailing. This course provides an opportunity to learn the basic principles and practices of analysis and design of earthquake-resistant building structures. Static and dynamic analysis of buildings using advanced computer codes is presented. The course covers seismic design and detailing of steel and reinforced concrete buildings.

ObjectiveTo provide mastery of seismic analysis and design of buildings as well as a clear understanding of seismic provisions of the NBCC05.

Who Should Attend Structural engineers, designers, and consulting engineers who need a thorough understanding of seismic design.

Program Outline

Faculty: Ashraf El Damatty, P. Eng., Ph. D., Professor, The University of Western Ontario

Day I

Registration and Coffee

Welcome and Introduction

Earthquake Ground Motions Characteristics Causes and effects of earthquakes Seismic waves Characteristics of earthquakes Characteristics of ground record accelerations Attenuation relationship Return periods Design intensity Response of a Single Degree of Freedom System Free vibration response Response to harmonic loads Response to earthquake loading using numerical integration (time history analysis) Concept of elastic response spectrum Seismic response of a single degree of freedom using the response spectrum procedure Seismic response of a single degree of freedom using the time history procedure Day II Seismic Analysis of Multi Degrees of Freedom Structures Dynamic analysis of MDOF systems using the modal analysis procedure Dynamic analysis of MDOF systems using the time history procedure Linear seismic analysis using modal analysis Linear seismic analysis using time history approach

Code Procedures for Earthquake Resistant Structures Inelastic behaviour and ductility Seismic provisions of the National Building Code of Canada NBCC (2005) Concept of capacity design Code Provisions for dynamic analysis Day III Seismic Design of Steel Buildings Seismic provisions for the design of ductile moment resisting steel frames Seismic provisions for the design of ductile steel braced frames Solved example: Seismic design of a steel building Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures Seismic provisions for the design of ductile moment resisting reinforced concrete frames Seismic provision for the design of ductile reinforced concrete shear walls Solved example: Seismic design of a reinforced concrete building

Final Adjournment

There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to refreshment and networking breaks during the morning and afternoon.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:estimate the probability and intensity of ground motions likely to occur at a site, and their design implications perform seismic analysis of structures both manually and using computer toolsuse on your projects the concept of capacity design and structure ductility as well as the seismic design requirements of the NBCC05.apply the basic principles of design and detailing of earthquake resistant steel and reinforced concrete buildings.

Daily Schedule8:00 Registration and Coffee (1st day only)8:30 Session begins4:30 Adjournment

Faculty:

Dr. Ashraf El Damatty is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Western Ontario. He is a Research Associate at the Institute of Catastrophic Loss Reduction and the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory. He has over than 20 years experience in teaching, research and consulting in structural engineering. Dr. El Damatty is the Founder and Principal of Engineering Analysis and Dynamics (EAD) specializing in advanced analysis and design of structures. He is co-founder of the company VEA specializing in Value Engineering. He is Founder of the Steel Committee of the Canadian Society of Civil engineering. He has been a consultant to many private and government organizations in Canada, USA, and the Middle East. He has conducted complete design of a large number of high-rise, medium-rise and industrial buildings in Canada and abroad. He has also conducted field monitoring and seismic testing of a number of structures. He has over 100 publications in the area of structural engineering. He has been the principal and co-principal investigator of awarded research grants exceeding $10.0 M.

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Deep Foundation Design, Construction and Testing with Related Case Histories

DescriptionOver the past twenty-five years, major changes have occurred in the deep foundations industry. New improved methods have been developed for installing all types of deep foundations, increased loads are being used and new quality control procedures have been developed. For driven piles, higher loads are being achieved with new hammers, dynamic quality control methods have been adopted, wave equation analysis is being widely used, and higher strength materials are becoming common. Auger-cast piles are being used with increasing frequency, high capacity drilled shafts are being utilized more frequently and new design and specifications have been adopted in many codes and specifications. This course presents modern design procedures for deep foundations and discusses latest developments. Practicing professionals

Objective To provide the understanding of the fundamentals of the design process for deep foundations To provide adequate knowledge in the proper selection of a deep foundation system To present modern techniques for the design, installation, and verification of deep foundations. Who Should AttendConsulting engineers, geo-technical engineers, civil and structural engineers, project managers and construction engineers, contractors, and any techni-cal professional involved in the design, construction, inspection, testing and specification of deep foundations (driven piles, cast-in-place piles, or drilled shafts).

Program Outline

Instructors: Dhirendra S. Saxena and Christopher C. Basile, ASC geosciences, inc.

Registration and Coffee

Welcome and Introduction

Introduction, General Overview and Background Preview of the whole seminar Definition of a deep foundation What is a deep foundation? Why are they needed? When and where are they needed? Geotechnical Exploration Methods SPT CPT Vane Shear Test Piezocone Pressuremeter Dilatometer

Types of Deep Foundations Timber pile Steel pipe pile Steel pipe pile filled with concrete Monotube taper pile Steel H pile Steel pipe taper pile-fluted section Steel pipe taper pile-corrugated (mandrel driven) ACIP pile CFA pile Precast pre-stressed concrete pile Cast-in-place pile (shell withdrawn) Drilled shaft Bell bottom piers Design Load transfer mechanism in piles Bearing capacity of single pile - cohesion less soil-end bearing pile or pier\ - cohesive soils-total stress analysis - effective stress analysis

Group effect in piles Analysis and design procedures of pile foundations for vertical loads

Open Forum Questions and Answers Adjournment Day II Review of Day I and Preview of Day II Design (Continued) Bearing capacity of pile groups Uplift capacity of piles Settlement of single piles and pile groups Analysis and design of pile foundation for lateral loads

- cohesion less soil- cohesive soils

Ultimate lateral resistance of single piles or pile groups Pile Foundation in Cold Regions Introduction Single pile load capacity Single pile freeze back Long term pile displacement Design Workshop Participants in small groups work on example problems under instruc-tor guidance. Groups present their solution to the whole class. Presenta-tion by each group is followed by a discussion. Construction Pile installation Effect of installation method on pile performance Piling equipment and installation Pile types and pile materials Open Forum Questions and Answers Adjournment

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Deep Foundation Design, Construction and Testing with Related Case Histories

Day III Review of Day I and II and Preview of Day III Pile Testing Dynamic testing of piles

- Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA)- CAPWAP

Static load test on piles Instrumented load test (Compression and Tension) Integrity testing of piles

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Related Case Histories (Various) Open Forum Questions and Answers Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to a refreshment and networking break during each morning and afternoon session. After participating in the seminar, you will be able to: apply the latest subsurface investigation methods learnt at the seminar to your deep foundation design projects use the knowledge of the new standards and procedures for the design and installation of deep foundations determine capacity both by static and dynamic methods optimize the selection and design of deep foundations using the knowl-edge gained in the short period of three days add new tools to your repertoire for consulting engineering field related to deep foundations. Select suitable deep foundation systems and associated equipment for your projects design axial and lateral geotechnical capacity of driven piles and drilled shafts, both individually and as groups carry out the wave equation analysis for the design and installation of driven piles including driving problems

Daily Schedule: 8:00 Registration and coffee (first day only) 8:30 Session begins 4:30 Adjournment

Instructors

Mr. Dhirendra S. Saxena (Sax)., B. Tech (Hons.), M. Eng., P. E., Chief Consultant and CEO ASC geosciences, inc. Mr. Saxena obtained his M. Eng., in Civil engi-neering 1967-68 from TUNS (formerly NSTC), Halifax, Canada; B.Tech (Hons.) in Civil Engi-neering 1962 from I.I.T. Kharagpur, India; and B.Sc. in Basic Sciences 1957 from Allahabad University, India. Sax is a registered professional engineer, an ac-

tive member of numerous professional societies and a Fellow member of ASCE, NSPE (FES) and NAFE. He is also a broad certified diplomate in Forensic Engineering by National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). He has authored, co-authored, presented, and published over 60 technical papers at local, state, national, and international conferences. He has also presented invited lectures at various international conferences and to various professional groups and institutions. He has received, and been conferred, prestigious engineering society awards throughout his professional career. Spanning more than 40 years, Saxs geotechnical engineering career has been extensive. His assignments have ranged from a tidal power hydro-electric project study at the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, to Churchill river Diversion Works in northern Manitoba in Canada, to Coca Cola complex in Portland, Oregon, to offshore drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, to Turkey Point Nuclear power plant in south Florida, and to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. His areas of specialization include vibration damage evaluation, ground improvement/reinforcement, deep foundation/construction, sinkhole evaluations, and forensic geotechnical engineering applications in geo-domains.

Mr. Christopher C. Basile, B.S., MBA, P.E. Chief Engineer, ASC geosciences, inc. Mr. Basile has over 25 years of professional expe-rience including twelve years in quality assurance aspect of construction works and analysis, super-vision, and evaluation of construction materials relative to a variety of transportation projects including highways, bridges, airports and tunnels. He has over 10 years of experience as senior qual-ity/materials expert (SQME) or similar position on highway, bridge, airport, and tunnel projects in

Ireland, and USA. Some specific projects include construction material search for such projects in Boston (Expressway/Tunneling/Interchange) and deep foundation test program in Soyo, Angola. His experience in spe-cial services spans a large geographical area in the fields of deep foundation design/ construction, vibration monitoring, aerial surveys, and sinkholes, as well as special foundations. Mr. Basile is registered in five states as well as a registered member of International Professional Engineers. He is also a member of ASCE, ISSMGE, NSPE,FES and DFI ( member of DFIs Test & Evaluation, and Ground Improvement Committee).

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Design of Equipment Foundations

DescriptionDesign of Equipment Foundations considers the type of loads (static and dynamic) induced by the various types of machinery, modes of structural response of the foundation and/or supporting frame, as well as the response and damping provided by the soils. The course cov-ers fundamentals of machine dynamics for derivation of the applied loads, behaviour of different types of rigid block and pile-supported foundations, analysis and design of tabletop structures for equipment support, machine foundations on frozen soils, vibration damage assessment and prevention. Practical examples implementing the introduced principles are included.

This course will enable you to design equipment foundations using software such as Excel and common finite element packages without resorting to custom design software. This promotes better understand-ing and control over the results and adaptability of the design for changing design parameters.

The access to a laptop computer during the seminar is beneficial but not essential.

ObjectiveTo provide participants with up-to-date knowledge of different types of foundations for equipment under all types of dynamic loads.

Who Should AttendCivil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, industrial and plant engineers as well as consulting engineers and other individuals who deal with the analysis and design of equipment foundations and want to acquire a working knowledge of the current design practice.

Program Outline

Faculty: Konstantin G. Ashkinadze, PhD, P.Eng.

Day I

Registration and Coffee

Welcome and Introduction

Introduction to Design of Equipment Foundations Design objectives, design procedure, degrees of freedom, pure and coupled modes of vibration, types of dynamic loads. Types of foundations and their uses: Rigid Block Foundations, Mat Founda-tions, Deep Foundations, the significance of damping

Method of Dynamic ImpedanceMathematical models: method of adjoined mass, method of elastic wave radiation, method of dynamic impedance, proof of their equivalence, introduction of complex stiffness/ damping functions

Dynamic Soil PropertiesSmall strain elastic moduli of soil, shear wave, compression wave, methods of soil exploration for dynamic problems

Design of Shallow Foundations Theory of isotropic and layered elastic half-space vs half-plane, response of circular footings, shape factors for response of non-circular footings, stiffness and damping functions, effect of footing embedment

Design ExampleFree vibration analysis of a rigid block foundation

Design of Pile Foundations Single PilesExamples of piles applications, effect of vibration on static pile design, mathematical models for pile dynamic analysis, stiffness and damping of single piles, pile dynamic response analytical methods, pile dynamic response using common FE software

Adjournment

Day II

Design of Pile Foundations Pile Groups Pile-soil-pile interaction static and dynamic, group factors for pile stiffness reduction

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Design of Equipment Foundations

Design ExampleCommon pump foundation on piles (illustrates the concept of good vs bad speed range for rotary machinery)

Dynamic Response of Vibratory Machinery FoundationsDynamic forces from reciprocating machinery, dynamic forces from rotary machinery, high-tuned and low-tuned foundations, normal and abnormal regimes, basics of rotor dynamics, critical and tripping speeds

Dynamic Response of Impact Machinery FoundationsTypes of impact machinery, foundations for impact machinery, design criteria, derivation of impact forces, mathematical models and methods of solution

Vibration Damage and Taking Suitable Remedial MeasuresDesign criteria, resonance separation, admissible dynamic ampli-tudes and velocities, stationary and transitional resonance, problem assessment and evaluation, remedial principles and techniques

Adjournment

Day III

Tabletop StructuresDefinitions, modes of oscillation, foundation-structure interaction, stiffness and damping, static and dynamic design criteria

Dynamically Loaded Foundations on Frozen SoilsFrost effects, dynamic properties of frozen soil, design consider-ations, static and dynamic design criteria

Methods of Analysis (based on examples)Hand analysis using MS Excel and similar programs: generalized dynamic models, equations for free vibrations, equations for forced vibrations

Methods of Analysis (based on examples)Demonstration of computer analysis using common FE software

Open ForumQuestions and Answers

Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment

There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to refreshment and networking breaks during the morning and afternoon.

After participating in this course, you will be able to: consider in design the behaviour of soils under dynamic loadingcalculate the various types of dynamic loadsfollow the decision process to select the type of foundation: shallow or pilebuild on your understanding of the dynamic response of machine and hammer foundations know about vibration damage and suitable remedial measuresapply the knowledge of analysis and design procedure for equip-ment foundation designanalyze vibration damage and take suitable remedial measures

Daily Schedule:8:00 Registration and Coffee (1st day only)8:30 Session begins4:30 Adjournment

Faculty:

Konstantin G. Ashkinadze, PhD, P.Eng., is a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer at Bantrel Company. Previous employment included Colt Engineering (presently Colt Worley Parsons), Stantec Consulting, CoSyn Technology, Techna-West Engineering (presently Jacobs Edmonton). He participated in major projects of expansion and construction of oil and gas and petrochemical facilities in Alberta. Konstantin graduated with honours from Moscow State Construction University, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Construction. He studied in the graduate school of Central Research and Design Institute for Dwellings, Moscow. His PhD thesis was devoted to strength and seismic resistance of intercrossing (T-sectioned) load-bearing rein-forced concrete structural walls in residential high-rise buildings. He conducts active self-directed structural research driven by practical problems in industrial facilities design. Konstantin is the author of about 20 technical publications and he has participated in numerous international conferences.

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Design and Analysis of Earth Retaining Walls

DescriptionModern retaining structures that support soils at slopes steeper than their angle of repose, are constructed of a broad range of materials, such as masonry, mass concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-cast concrete, timber, metal, and geo-synthetics. Retaining walls are classified based on their styles, such as gravity walls, semi-gravity walls, cantilever walls, counter-fort walls, crib walls, reinforced soil walls, sheet-pile walls and braced excavation. Regardless the type and material of an earth retaining structure, two requirements must be satisfied in the design, i.e., the external stability and internal stability under various loading and environmental conditions. In this short course, the theoretical aspects of retaining structures are studied first, followed by the analysis and design of common earth retaining structures. Students will practice the analysis and preliminary design of common earth retaining walls.

Objectives To explain the theoretical principles so participants can assess the internal and external stability, select design criteria and carry out preliminary design. Who Should AttendEngineers, technologists and technicians practicing geotechnical, structural, environmental, municipal and transportation engineers, designers, architects, construction managers, contractors, infrastructure inspectors, owners and other technical personnel interested in the design, analysis, assessment and rehabilitation of earth retaining structures.

PrerequisiteThe participants should have basic knowledge of soil mechanics (typically offered in the 2nd or 3rd year civil engineering programs in universities and community colleges).

Program Outline

Instructor: Julie Q. Shang, Ph. D., P. Eng.

Day I - Introduction, Theory and Design Principles

IntroductionEarth retaining structures- materials, types, and functions

Theory and Principles Fundamental assumptions State of plastic equilibrium Rankines theory Influence of wall frictions Coulombs theory Point of application of earth pressure Seismic loading Drainage and seepage Frost action

General Design Considerations Foundation Active and passive earth pressure Backfill Drainage Internal stability External stability

Retaining Structures in the Canadian Codes of Design Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual (CFEM 2007)

Day II - Design of Retaining Structures

Rigid Structures Gravity walls Cantilever walls

Flexible Structures Reinforced soil walls Cantilever sheet Pile walls Anchored sheet pile walls Braced cuts

Day III - Case Studies, Workshop and Conclusion

Case Studies Failures and rehabilitations of retaining walls;

Workshop Analysis and preliminary design of common types of retaining walls. Participants should bring a notebook computer with spreadsheet or a scientific calculator for calculations during the workshop

Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment

There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to a refreshment and networking break during each morning and afternoon session.

Daily Schedule:8:00 Registration and coffee (1st day only) 8:30 Session begins 4:30 Adjournment After attending this course, you will be able to:carry out preliminary design of rigid and flexible retaining walls;assess the stability of an existing retaining wall under various loading and environmental conditions;recommend strategy and approach on improving the stability of an existing retaining wall;conduct forensic analysis for the failure a retaining wall.

Instructor:

Julie Shang is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering with the University of Western Ontario. She has over 20 years of experience in research, teaching and consulting in geotechnical and Geoenvironmental engineering.She is a present member of Canadian Geotechnical Society, International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering and American Society of Electrophoresis and has served as an Associate Editor of the Canadian Geotechnical Journal and an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE in the past.

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Foundation Design

DescriptionThis course deals with all aspects of modern good practice in foundation design. These include: the importance of both the geological and geotechnical aspects of the ground conditions, current limit analysis methods for bearing capacity, and definition of factors of safety. The various settlement analyses and their underlying assumptions and reliability are discussed. A thorough treatment of the design of deep foundations is provided to include: capacity of deep foundations, axial capacity calculation of driven piles, pile driving methods and testing, calculating the axial capacity of drilled shafts, construction methods for drilled shafts, pile/shaft response to lateral load, pile/shaft group behaviour, and designing a deep foundation system.

ObjectiveTo provide participants with adequate knowledge so that they can select the suitable shallow or deep foundation as well as design it.

Who Should AttendStructural, civil and geotechnical engineers, consulting engineers, technicians and technologists, public works and construction department employees of federal, provincial and municipal governments and engineers responsible for large industrial, commercial or institutional facilities who must deal with different types of foundations, and foundation construction contractors.The course is of interest to a wide range of practicing civil engineers at different stages in their careers. Some familiarization with soil mechanics is desirable but the knowledge is not required at a specialist level.

You Receive1. A copy of the text book: Principles of Foundation Engineering, 6th Edition, by B.M. Das. 2. A comprehensive set of notes which will provide valuable information back in the office for your future needs.

Special FeaturesThe three-day course consists of a series of lectures and workshops. Worked examples with numerical reference reinforce the lecture content. Case studies which illustrate the full range of problems are a feature of the course. There are workshops conducted under instructor guidance on bearing capacity, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement analysis, and a workshop for design examples.

Program Outline

Faculty: M. Hesham El Naggar, Ph.D., P.Eng., University of Western Ontario

Day I

Registration and Coffee

Welcome and Introduction

Geotechnical Properties Of Soil Introduction Grain-size distribution Weight volume relationships Relative density Atterberg limits Effective stress concept Shear strength of soils

Subsoil Exploration Purpose of soil exploration Subsurface exploration program Vane shear test Cone penetration test Preparation of boring logs Geophysical exploration Subsoil exploration report Interpretation of soil parameters for foundation design Shallow foundation types and foundation level selection

Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity Introduction General concept General bearing capacity equation Shape, depth, and inclination factors Effect of soil compressibility Eccentrically loaded foundations Worked examples

Special Bearing Capacity Cases Bearing capacity of layered soils Bearing capacity of foundations on top of a slope

Adjournment Day II

Settlement Analysis for Shallow Foundation Stress due to different loaded areas Elastic settlement based on the theory of elasticity Settlement of sandy soil: use of strain influence factor Range of material parameters for computing elastic settlement Primary consolidation settlement relationships Consolidation settlement - case history Settlement due to secondary consolidation Allowable bearing pressure in sand based on settlement consideration Presumptive bearing capacity Tolerable settlement of buildings Worked examples

Shallow Foundation Design Workshop Deep Foundations Types of deep foundations Bearing capacity of single piles in sand Bearing capacity of single piles in clay Estimation of pile length Stresses on underlying strata

Adjournment

Day III

Deep Foundations (Continued) Settlements of pile groups Pile caps Pile driving formulas Negative skin friction Pile tests

Pile Design Workshop

Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment

There will be a one-hour lunch break at noon on each day as well as a refreshment and networking break during each morning and afternoon session.

After participating in the course, you will be able to:judge when shallow foundations should be considered.recognize the failure modes of shallow foundations.determine the bearing capacity of shallow foundations on soils and rocks.calculate vertical stress distribution below a shallow foundation.find the primary consolidation settlement of shallow foundations on cohesive and non-cohesive soils.describe procedures for construction inspection and performance monitoring of shallow foundations.use analytical techniques for shallow and deep foundation systemsdevelop design skills from hands-on practical design examples as well as skills for foundation settlement analysesachieve confidence in the design of pile foundations

Daily Schedule:8:00 Registration and Coffee (1st day only)8:30 Session begins 4:30 Adjournment

Faculty:

M. Hesham El Naggar, Ph.D., P.Eng., M.ASCE, M. CSCE is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering and Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He is Associate Editor of the Canadian Geotechnical Journal and Past Chair of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division of the Cana-dian Geotechnical Society. Prof. El Naggar won the 2007 A.G. Stermac Award, the 2002 G.G. Meyerhof Award and the 2002 Canadian Geotechnical Colloquium Speaker. He has more than 25 years of experience in analysis and design of foun-dations and soil-structure interaction; and has published more than 180 technical papers in this field. He is the recipient of the Western Faculty Scholar Award and Faculty of Engineering Prize for Outstanding Teaching. He accomplished research projects for the American National Cooperative Highway Research Program, The Canadian Natural Science and Engineering Research Council, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ontario Centres of Excellence, etc. He also consulted on major projects worldwide. He has given about fifty short courses on Design of Machine Foundations and Foundation Design and they are very well received by practitioners.

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Seismic Analysis and Design of Steel and Reinforced Concrete Buildings September 30 - October 2, 2009 Richmond, BC Code: 00-0901-2011 The fee for the course is $1,695 + GST. If you register after August 28, 2009 the fee increases to $1,865 + GST. November 4-6, 2009 Calgary, AB Code: 00-1101-2011 The fee for the course is $1,695 + GST. If you register after October 2, 2009 the fee increases to $1,865 + GST. Deep Foundation Design, Construction and Testing with Related Case Histories October 21-23, 2009 Calgary, AB Code: 00-1001-2011 October 26-28, 2009 Winnipeg, MB Code: 00-1003-2011 The fee for the course is $1,695 + GST. If you register after September 18, 2009 the fee increases to $1,865 + GST. Design of Equipment Foundations October 21-23, 2009 Edmonton, AB Code: 00-1002-2011 The fee for the course is $1,695 + GST. If you register after September 18, 2009 the fee increases to $1,865 + GST. Design and Analysis of Earth Retaining Walls October 28-30, 2009 Richmond, BC Code: 00-1004-2011 The fee for the course is $1,825 + GST. If you register after September 25, 2009 the fee increases to $1,995 + GST. Foundation Design December 9-11, 2009 Richmond, BC Code: 00-1201-2011 The fee for the course is $1,815 + GST. If you register after November 6, 2009 the fee increases to $1,985 + GST.

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Stay abreast of new regulations, standards and best practices Be at the vanguard of technical advancements Advance in your careers by accepting new challenges and responsibilities Compete in todays multi-disciplinary workplace Increase productivity by learning the latest techniques and practices Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING EPIC COURSES

Both speakers extremely knowledgeable and have excellent oral communications skills.Course content was excellent!Participant benefit was very practical and useful information.One of the best seminars I have attended.Scott HancockCivil Project EngineerPower Inc

Instructor was pleasant & interesting to listen to. Henry Voth Civil Service Commission, Winnipeg MB

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

EPIC OFFERS ONLINE COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Information Technology Business and Management Engineering For more information, please visit www.epic-edu.com and select Online Courses.