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A well stabilized soil is essential for the proper function of our roads, bridges, dams, runways, etc. Soil stabilization occurs during first stages of a project. The degree of soil stabilization could easily determine the life of a structure. This course will discuss the soil stabilization methods for pavements.

Due to the non-homogenous nature of soil, it is common to find soils of different types, stability, compaction, and moisture content within one project. Stabilizing soils is often required before using the soil as a sub-base material. Base materials such as gravel and sand are placed upon the soil before the addition of an asphalt or concrete finished surface. There are several types of soil stabilization methods that will be discussed in this course. Using the methods presented herein will enable to student to apply soil stabilization methods across a broad spectrum of applications.

Chemical additives as well as mechanical stabilization methods will be discussed. The course covers several government and non-government testing standards such as ASTM and MIL. Testing methods are also discussed to give the student further background and resources to determine the best and most efficient form of soil stabilization.

This 5 hour course will examine the use of soil stabilization methods for pavements. It will provide useful information that can be used by the designer, contractor and owner of pavement projects both large and small.

This course is to be read by anyone with an interest in soil stabilization, slurry stabilizing methods, chemical composition of lime, transportation engineering, air pollution, environmental engineering or anyone wanting to know the several methods used to stabilize soils

The course materials are based solely on the technical manual “Soil Stabilization for Pavement” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits.

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.

Please Note: Continuing Education credits for this course are awarded as PDH (Professional Development Hour Credits).