The Low Down On Dirt
This CE course equips architects, engineers, and contractors with essential knowledge about soil—the foundational material for construction. It emphasizes soil formation, classification, testing, and stabilization methods to ensure safe, durable, and cost‑effective building projects.
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CREDIT DESIGNATION: LU| HSWÂ Â Â Â Â Â
Date of course creation/update:Â 04/21/2025
Course Approval NO:Â Â 524MCARP
Education Pathways, LLC provider #10121561, is approved as an AIA Continuing Education Provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AIA provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Architects completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits as designated by AIA.
This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :
Explores the processes of soil formation, its constituents, and horizons. Participants will examine different soil types, site history, field and laboratory testing methods, and soil borings. The course emphasizes stabilization techniques, including mechanical and chemical methods, to improve soil performance. By the end, participants will be prepared to evaluate soil suitability, select appropriate foundation strategies, and mitigate risks associated with poor soils.
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Learning Objectives:Â
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Explain processes involved in soil formation.
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Identify constituents of soil.
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Relate how soil horizons develop.
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Discuss identification of primary soil types.
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Summarize the importance of researching site history.
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Recognize field tests for soil analysis.
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Summarize laboratory tests for soil properties.
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Determine methods for soil stabilization.
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