Optimize your site designs with geosynthetics: Learn to strategically select and apply these materials to enhance infrastructure performance, longevity, and cost-efficiency.
This course examines the various applications for geosynthetics on site design projects. Topics include the early evolution of geosynthetics, design software and other helpful design tools, recent technological advances, and how to use geosynthetics to increase the effectiveness and extend the life of the project.
The course begins with a historical overview, tracing the evolution of geosynthetics from ancient soil separation techniques to modern, sophisticated materials. We highlight the significant role these materials play in enhancing project longevity and cost-effectiveness, especially in large-scale applications like highway construction and civil infrastructure.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to make informed decisions regarding the specification and application of geosynthetics, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in your site designs.
Online Courses for Engineers
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President of Hanrahan Environmental, LLC
Mr. Hanrahan has more than 43 years of industry experience. In addition to presentations in Canada, Taiwan, and the Dominican Republic, he has also presented at the national level for many organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, Land Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association. His articles have been published in many magazines, including Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect & Specifier News. He has produced webinars for the International Erosion Control Association, the International Association of Hydroseeding Professionals, the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, and Forester University. He has also served as a guest lecturer at the University of Mississippi, Ohio Northern University, University of New England, and Vermont Technical College. Mr. Hanrahan has also been active in industry organizations. He was National President of the International Management Council in 1991‐92, and also served four terms as President of the Northeast Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association. He is also a member of the Senior Advisory Committee of Envirocert. Mr. Hanrahan has developed and delivered training events throughout his career. From 2008 to the present, he has organized coastal erosion control training events up and down the New England Coast, with multiple seminars in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Event co‐sponsors for these events have included the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Sea Grant, the Rhode Island Coastal Management Council, the University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center, Connecticut College, and Connecticut Sea Grant. He has also assisted with the development of erosion control standards with the Illinois Tollway Authority, and the State Departments of Transportation in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois.
