MSE Walls - a PDH Online Course for Engineers and Surveyors

MSE Walls

Course Outline

Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls are growing in popularity. Variations on the basic design, including curves, tiers, railings, stairs, walkways and the like are making them more and more attractive to designers and architects.

In this course you will find examples of the design of these walls and the principles which underlie those designs. You'll also become aware of some of the problems to avoid. The course assumes you already know how to design other types of earth retaining structures and that you understand some principles of soil mechanics. If you feel you need a refresher course, PDH Center offers an excellent course entitled Retaining and Flood Walls (C116) which covers MSE walls and many other types.

This course emphasizes practical solutions for the day to day problems facing the practicing engineer or architect. Theories of earth science are mentioned but it is the application of those theories which is the focus of the course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Course Content

The course content is in a PDF file (1815 KB) MSE Walls. You need to open or download this document to study this course.

You may also download the course content in MS Word format MSE Walls for your convenience or for better graphic quality.

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.com or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.