Print this page Construction with Large Stone
Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.
Course Outline
Large stones are used in construction to serve as erosion control, dikes, dams, backfill, and harbor breakwater and other large structures. Large stone refers to the granular size of aggregate, that is averaging 3 in. or greater.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:
- The definition of jetty stone;
- The size of large stone;
- The differences in aggregate and large stone;
- The use of retention dikes;
- When energy dissipaters should be used;
- How to define spalling;
- The durability of several rocks;
- The average size of fine aggregate;
- The most effective means of obtaining subsurface information;
- The criteria for absorption;
- The use of coyote blasting;
- Suggested sample size for rip-rap;
- How storm surge can affect performance of large-stone materials;
- The use of derrick stones;
- Challenges when constructing underwater; and
- The best shape ratio for stones.
Intended Audience and Benefit
This course is intended for anyone with an interest in dam design, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, and hydrology or anyone wanting to know more information regarding construction with large stone.
Course Introduction
There are several different uses of large stone in construction. Uses range from dams, hydraulic breakwaters, to erosion control and energy dissipaters.
This course will discuss the various properties of stone and their uses in construction. Several examples will be shared that would aid the reader in the most efficient use of stone in construction.
Course Content
This course will discuss the various properties of stone and their uses in construction. Several examples will be shared that would aid the reader in the most efficient use of stone in construction. The course materials are based solely on the engineer manual “Construction with Large Stone” 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.
Construction with Large Stone:
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Course Summary
The information presented in this course could be used to enhance the student’s knowledge of construction with Large Stone. Using this knowledge could enable to reader to design safe and efficient, dams, dikes, breakwaters, stone fill and others.
As always good judgment and good engineering judgment is always paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course can provide the knowledge to use stone in construction safe and effectively.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
http://www.trb.com/
http://www.usace.army.mil/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
Quiz
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 PDH Center 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 architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
