The objective of this course will be to provide a comprehensive presentation of the significant principles and concepts of soil mechanics to the participants. The material will be presented with emphasis on the basic soil mechanics principles prerequisite to further study for the design or rehabilitation of earth embankment dams. This is a basic-level course intended as an introduction for those with minimal to moderate knowledge or experience...

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The Center for Digital Government, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), presents its 22nd Digital Counties Survey Awards! The survey provides annual recognition of county performance and innovation in using technology to align with county goals, save tax dollars through newfound efficiencies, boost transparency and cybersecurity, encourage citizen engagement and proactively address citizen expectations. The presenta...

When infrastructure spending, GIS (Geospatial Information Systems), and asset management are combined, state and local governments can further enhance their operations and service delivery. Asset management involves tracking and analyzing the performance of physical assets (such as roads, bridges, and water systems) to optimize their use and minimize maintenance costs. By integrating GIS into asset management, governments can gain a comprehens...

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This introductory course is designed to be a participatory, interactive workshop, which will cover the basic elements required to understand and evaluate seepage-related issues for earth dams. The course begins with providing an understanding of why seepage mechanisms in earth dams are important to dam safety. Information on seepage mechanics, including permeability and erodibility will then be presented. The presentations will then progress t...

Lead time is critical when responding to public safety emergencies. Decision-makers need clarity and context as an event unfolds to effectively manage their operations to bolster first response, transportation, infrastructure protection and emergency management. Artificial intelligence can help deliver reliable, relevant, real-time information for public sector organizations to protect the people and communities they serve by providing them wi...

Is your organization prepared to manage risks from hurricanes? Most are not. According to FEMA, about 40% of small and mid-size businesses never reopen after a natural disaster. The primary reason for this high failure rate is the lack of business continuity planning. As the risks from severe weather and natural disasters become more frequent and unpredictable, organizations of all sizes cannot afford to underestimate these dynamic threats. Ha...

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