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Overview

Concrete lined flood control channels are used to convey rapid and tranquil storm water and prevent flooding. You have probably noticed concrete lined flood control channels while driving along the interstate, state highway, or being used in large land development projects. Often times they are used where storm water pipes would not be a feasible option from an engineering and economic standpoint. This course addresses trapezoidal and rectangular flood control channels lined with reinforced concrete. The student will learn parameters for selecting channel type, including methods and materials of construction that should be followed. After reading this 4 hour course the student will have valuable information that can be used to assist in safely designing concrete lined flood control channels.

The course materials are based solely on the materials "Structural Design of Concrete Lined Flood Control Channels" as published on the website of the Army Corp of Engineers.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) 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:

  · The uses of pilot channels and how they may save in excavation or material costs
  · When an air-entrained concrete should be used in constructing concrete lined flood control channels
  · How reinforcement should be placed

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 education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.

*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.

**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.