Kansas Professional Engineer PDH Continuing Education

This course provides a brief overview of various alternative energy technologies. Topics covered include: Solar, wind, biological fuels, hydrokinetic and marine energy, as well as fuel cells, biohydrogen, coal gasification, and alternate nuclear technologies.

This course outlines the role of engineers in safeguarding the public, focusing on the techniques and designs used to ensure the safety of what appears frivolous – amusement park rides and toys – in order to highlight the importance of incorporating safety into design. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Look at essential design principles used to create the world's greatest roller coasters using the ASTM Standard F2291 Standard Practices for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices 
• Learn details of the revolutionary design of several classic toys
• Discuss how the ASTM Standard F1148 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Home Playground Equipment applies to designing a safe platform for children's equipment
• Explore ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety to show how to design toys for stability

Many people rely on groundwater as their source for drinking water.  A water well is the primary object used to access the groundwater. This course explains in detail the different types of wells used to obtain groundwater for drinking water; geothermal and fire protection wells are also discussed. We will cover well site selection, well head protection, types of wells and their construction, pumps, controls, and appurtenances associated with wells. The importance of groundwater yield and quality will also be explored.

The objective of this course is to provide the student with information regarding the effect of energy in our society, and roles engineers can play in making sure we have a secure energy future. It assesses the future impact of each major energy source – oil, wind, solar, and nuclear – and it articulates a role for engineers in energy conservation.

Examine the criteria for the design of concrete floor slabs on grade in buildings for heavy loads. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Review theoretical concepts, practical applications, basis of design and design procedures for heavy loads

The purpose of this course is to present, review, discuss, and provide examples of evaluations performed in accordance with the appropriate standards and the standard of care for this type work. A working scenario will be presented. A cursory review of tools and techniques, including safety procedures, is included. The need for consistency is of utmost importance to provide a mutual and universal understanding among all evaluation participants and the users of the reports.

Pocket useful tips for preventing burnout as an engineer.

Review the essential principles in designing a dome. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Examine the Romans’ Pantheon Dome to introduce the structural elements of domes: meridians, parallels and materials such as concrete 
• Discover how modern domes are engineered and what loads must be considered in the design 
• Explore the stories behind the building of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia – a cathedral built 14 centuries ago that can still astonish a modern-day engineer – as well as one of the most revolutionary domes in the history of building: The Duomo (Dome) of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence

Wastewater is a byproduct of using water. It is generated from household uses such as laundry, dishwashing, toilet flushing, and showering. In this course we will explore wastewater and its characteristics including pollutants as well as the purpose and process of wastewater treatment.

This course provides a brief overview of various alternative energy technologies. Topics covered include: Solar, wind, biological fuels, hydrokinetic and marine energy, as well as fuel cells, biohydrogen, coal gasification, and alternate nuclear technologies.

This course outlines the role of engineers in safeguarding the public, focusing on the techniques and designs used to ensure the safety of what appears frivolous – amusement park rides and toys – in order to highlight the importance of incorporating safety into design. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Look at essential design principles used to create the world's greatest roller coasters using the ASTM Standard F2291 Standard Practices for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices 
• Learn details of the revolutionary design of several classic toys
• Discuss how the ASTM Standard F1148 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Home Playground Equipment applies to designing a safe platform for children's equipment
• Explore ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety to show how to design toys for stability

Many people rely on groundwater as their source for drinking water. A water well is the primary object used to access the groundwater. This course explains in detail the different types of wells used to obtain groundwater for drinking water; geothermal and fire protection wells are also discussed. We will cover well site selection, well head protection, types of wells and their construction, pumps, controls, and appurtenances associated with wells. The importance of groundwater yield and quality will also be explored.

Examine the criteria for the design of concrete floor slabs on grade in buildings for heavy loads. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Review theoretical concepts, practical applications, basis of design and design procedures for heavy loads

Wastewater is a byproduct of using water. It is generated from household uses such as laundry, dishwashing, toilet flushing, and showering. In this course we will explore wastewater and its characteristics including pollutants as well as the purpose and process of wastewater treatment.

The purpose of this course is to present, review, discuss, and provide examples of evaluations performed in accordance with the appropriate standards and the standard of care for this type work. A working scenario will be presented. A cursory review of tools and techniques, including safety procedures, is included. The need for consistency is of utmost importance to provide a mutual and universal understanding among all evaluation participants and the users of the reports.

Review the essential principles in designing a dome. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Examine the Romans’ Pantheon Dome to introduce the structural elements of domes: meridians, parallels and materials such as concrete 
• Discover how modern domes are engineered and what loads must be considered in the design 
• Explore the stories behind the building of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia – a cathedral built 14 centuries ago that can still astonish a modern-day engineer – as well as one of the most revolutionary domes in the history of building: The Duomo (Dome) of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence