CPD Lunch & Learn

HUESKER has a series of lunchtime presentations available. The presentations take around 45 minutes which allows for a Q&A session as the end. CPD certificates will be issued to those who attend.

To book a lunch time seminar or for more details please contact Jackie Williams on 01925 629393 or via email jackie.williams(at)huesker.co.uk

Several topics are available and include:

An Introduction to Geosynthetics

An overview of geosynthetic products and their application within Civil Engineering
A look at the different polymers used to manufacture these products
Polymer characteristics and how this affects their application
The appropriate specification of geosynthetics
Independent product Certification and CE marking

Fortrac Systems

Several Efficient Solutions for Steep Slopes and Retaining Strucutres
A review of the design principles in accordance with BS8006:2016
Looking at slopes below 45° and up to 70°
Additional design checks and NCMA methods
Mortarless segmental block walls & concrete panel walling systems
Case stuides with construction and detailing advice

Roads and Pavements

Unpaved roads and working platforms: Design methodologies
Limit states and SLS guidance
Use of reinforcement in asphalt pavement rehabilitation and treatments
Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation with Asphalt Overlays
Case studies with construction, installation and detailing advice

Basal Reinforced Platforms over Piles

Designing Piled Embankments to BS8006: 2010
Looking at thin embankments and arching in fills
SLS limits and dynamic effects
Case studies with construction and detailing advice

Basal Reinforcement

Designing embankments over voids and on soft ground to BS8006: 2016
Limit states and SLS guidance
Case studies with construction and detailing advice
Unpaved roads and working platforms: Design methodologies

Geotextile Bags and Tubes: Hydraulic Applications in Coastal Protection

Geotextile tubes and bags and how can they be used?
Information about design principles and guidelines for these types of structures.
Construction and installation techniques and considerations.
Selected international project case studies for conceptual illustration purposes