Best Practices for Segmental Retaining Wall Design

Jen@MNLA.org — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:35:22 +0000

Best Practices for Segmental Retaining Wall Design Jen@MNLA.org Tue, 12/05/2023 - 11:35 AM

Start Date/Time

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 9:15 AM

End Date/Time

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:15 AM

The Allan Block Best Practice Presentation is intended to communicate the best practices for the design of Segmental Retaining Walls (SRW) based on 25 plus years of research, design, and field experience. As part of the presentation, 12 different design topics will be introduced that will range from initial design considerations to how the top of the wall will be finished. Each topic is discussed by examining specific details and expanded information presented for each.

Presenter

Don Clayton

Don

Clayton

Don Clayton has been dedicated to the hardscape industry for over 20 years. He has worked directly with contractors to train them on proper SRW installation techniques, estimating tools, and ways to improve their business. He’s also worked with Engineers, Architects and Building Officials to educate them on proper SRW design approaches to ensure that every project is a success.

Allan Block

Driver Vehicle Inspection Requirements

Jen@MNLA.org — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:40:48 +0000

Driver Vehicle Inspection Requirements Jen@MNLA.org Wed, 11/22/2023 - 10:40 AM

Overview (All sessions)

Employees Sessions

Start Date/Time

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 2:45 PM

End Date/Time

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 3:45 PM

This 50-Minute presentation provides the participant with information on driver pre- and post-trip inspection requirements found in Part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as well as Periodic Inspection (annual) requirements and record keeping requirements found in Part 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

All participants will receive a copy of the presentation, a Vehicle Inspection DVD and a copy of the Michigan Truck Drivers Guidebook.

Presenter

Charles Culton

Charles

Culton

Charles Culton has been a Safety Specialist with the Michigan Center for Truck Safety providing training and information on both state and federal motor carrier safety regulations. Prior to his employment with the Center for Truck Safety, Charles worked for Lansing Community College in their Continuing Education/Community Education Department.

From 1972 until his retirement in 2002, he was employed as a Motor Carrier Officer and commander with the Michigan State Police serving in Detroit, Pontiac, New Baltimore, Paw Paw and Headquarters. In his 30 year career with the Michigan State Police he held the rank of Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant (District Commander) and Inspector (Asst. Division Commander) specializing in motor carrier enforcement and regulations. He was the technical expert for the Michigan House and Senate on commercial vehicle regulations and safety.

He is a Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and was awarded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations Leadership Award and the Michigan Traffic Safety Commissions Award of Excellence.

Michigan Center for Truck Safety