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Curriculum

20 Chapters · 154 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introduction

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      Exam Overview

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      Course Breakdown

  2. 2

    1 - Introduction to Soils

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      1 - Overview

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      The Role and Purpose of Soil in Construction

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      Types of Soil

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      Geotechnical Engineering

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      Earthwork Construction

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    2 - Classification

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      2 - Overview

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      USCS

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      1. The "Big Divide"

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      2. Coarse-Grained Soils

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      3. Fine-Grained Soils

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      4. Highly Organic Soils

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      How is it Tested?

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      ASTM D2487(USCS Classification) and D2488(Visual-Manual Procedure)

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      1. ASTM D2488: The Field Method (Visual-Manual Procedure)

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      2. ASTM D2487: The Laboratory Method (Precise Classification)

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      The Output: The USCS Group Symbol

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      2 - Question Types

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      2 - Quiz

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    3 - Sampling

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      3 - Overview

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      Sampling Soil

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      Standard Penetration Test

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      ASTM D75 - Sampling Aggregates

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      3 - Question Types

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      3 - Quiz

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    4 - Lab Test Results

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      4 - Overview

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      Fill Material Compliance

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      1. Material Qualification

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      2. The Proctor Test

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      3. Field Verification

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      4. The Critical Match

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      ASTM D6913 (Sieve Analysis)

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      ASTM D4318 (Atterberg Limits)

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      ASTM D698[Standard Proctor] & D1557[Modified Proctor]

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      ASTM D1556 (Sand-Cone Method)

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      ASTM D4718 (Correction for Oversize Particles)

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      ASTM D4959 (Moisture Content by Direct Heating)

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      Master Reference

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      4 - Question Types

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      4 - Quiz

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    5 - Grading Plans and Staking

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      5 - Overview

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      Grading Plans

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      1. Contour Lines

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      2. Spot Elevations

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      3. Cut and Fill

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      4. Understanding Slopes

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      5. Drainage Features

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      6. Other Common Earthwork Features

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      Staking

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      1. The Language of the Stakes

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      2. Key Abbreviations

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      3. Reading the Lines and Symbols

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      4. Station Numbers

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      5. Specialty Stakes

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      5 - Question Types

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      5 - Quiz

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    6 - Site Preparation

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      6 - Overview

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      Clearing and Grubbing

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      1. Clearing

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      2. Grubbing

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      3. Hidden Dangers

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      4. Reaching the Subgrade

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      Subgrade

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      Preparing and Inspecting the Subgrade

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      Fixing a Weak Subgrade

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      The Final Sign-Off

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      Over-Excavation

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      6 - Question Types

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      6 - Quiz

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    7 - Fill Placement Monitoring

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      7 - Overview

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      Soil Placement Process

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      1. Transport and Placement

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      2. Moisture Conditioning

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      3. Working in "Lifts"

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      4. Compaction

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      Placement & Compaction Equipment

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      7 - Question Types

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      7 - Quiz

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    8 - Testing of Compacted Fill

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      8 - Overview

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      Quality Control and Testing of Compacted Fill

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      1. The Laboratory Tests

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      2. Field Density Testing

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      3. Percent Compaction

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      4. Visual Checks and Practical Tests

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      5. Additional Quality Control Methods

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      ASTM D6938 (Nuclear Density Gauge)

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      8 - Question Types

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      8 - Quiz

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    Role and Responsibilities of a Soils Special Inspector

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      Overview

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      Role

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      Reporting and Documentation Requirements

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    Soils Code Exam

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      Soils Code Exam 1

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      Soils Code Exam 2

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    Grading Plans Concepts

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      Overview

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      Topography and Contour Lines

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      Contour Lines

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      Contour Intervals and Index Contours

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      Reading Slopes from Contours

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      Landform Signatures

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      Contours as "2D Visual Clay"

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      Spot Elevations and Important Callouts

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      Slopes, Gradients, and Flow Directions

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      Drainage and Stormwater Management Features

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      Earthwork: Cuts, Fills, and Over Excavation

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      Survey and Grade Stakes

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      Utilizing Cross-Sections

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    Related Civil Plans

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      Overview

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      1. Site Plan / Plot Plan

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      2. Grading Plan

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      3. Drainage / Utility Plan

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      4. Landscaping Plan

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      5. Erosion & Sediment Control Plan

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      6. Site Protection and Preservation Plans

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      7. Stormwater Management Plan

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    Purpose of Site Grading

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      Overview

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      What is Site Grading

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      Practical Considerations

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      Aesthetic Considerations

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      Grading Problems

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      The Collaborative Enterprise

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    Soils-Plan Reading

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      Overview

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      Soils & Grading Notes

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      Legend

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      Grading Plan

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      Section Views

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    Soils Plans Types of Questions

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      Overview

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      Question Types

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      Question Topics and Categories

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    Annotated Drawing Sets

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      Annotated Drawing Set 1

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      Annotated Drawing Set 2

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    Plans Practice Problems

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      Civil Drawings

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      Civil Drawings Questions

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      Grading Plan

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      Grading Plan Questions

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      Site Paving, Grading and Drainage Plan

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      Site Paving, Grading and Drainage Plan Questions

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      Site Plan

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      Site Plan Questions

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    Plans Quiz

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      Grading and Drainage Plan

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      Grading and Drainage Plan

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      Grading Plan

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      Grading Plan

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      Site Grading Plan 1

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      Site Grading Plan 1

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      Site Grading Plan

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      Site Grading Plan

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    Plans Exam

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      Geotechnical Notes with Boring Logs

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      Grading Notes, Plans and Sections

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      Grading Plans and Details

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      Exam 1

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      Geotechnical Requirements

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      Grading Plans

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      Exam 2

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