SE-019 Seismic Restraint for Mechanical Equipment: 6 PDH

Description of the Seismic Restraint for Mechanical Equipment course
The Seismic Restraint for Mechanical Equipment 6 hour PDH online course is a part of the Structural category courses. This course provides guidance on attaching mechanical equipment to a building to minimize earthquake damage. Many attachment examples are presented, to include anchoring and the use of special devices called seismic restraint devices.
Seismic restraint devices include vibration isolation systems, cable or strut suspension systems, roof attachment systems, and steel shapes.
This course is based on FEMA document No. 412 “Installing Seismic Restraint for Mechanical Equipment”.
This course is intended for use by civil and structural engineers, mechanical engineers, design and construction professionals, students and others interested in learning about seismic restraint to mechanical equipment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to explain and will gain the following knowledge and skills:
- Describe various types of mechanical equipment and how they should be restrained in seismic areas
- Explain various types of attachments and their application (floor-mounted, roof-mounted, suspended, vibration isolated, wall-mounted)
- Discuss various anchor type and their correct application (cast-in-place anchors, lag bolts, welding, steel bolts, masonry anchors)
- Explain seismic restraint for special cases such as cables, control panels, housekeeping pads and residential equipment
Refunds and Cancellation Policies
The course is accepted by the Professional Engineering boards in states listed on this page. In an unlikely case the course is not accepted by the board listed on this page, we will refund the full payment and will pay for you to take another course of equivalent monetary and PDH / CEU value. For complete list of courses related to Structural Engineering please click here.
Length of the Course / Activity
This course is intended to be studied at self-pace and it should take on average of 6 hour to read and be able to comprehend the material to successfully past the online quiz
Course Quiz
To receive the certificate of completion for the above 6 PDH online course, you will need to take a 30 question multiple choice quiz based on the reference material supplied and pass with minimum score of 70%. There is no time limit for the quiz and it can be taken multiple times until a passing score of 70% is achieved
Certificate of Completion
Once you achieve a passing score of 70% on the quiz you will receive and be able to print your Certificate of Completion as a record of your continuing education. PDH Star will keep a record of your certificate for the duration as required by your state of licensure. You will be able to log on to your account and view and print your past Certificate of Completion
State Acceptance
This course is accepted in all states mandating continuing education:
AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY
For detailed state by state requirements click here
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Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 1
- Duration 6 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
SE-019 Seismic Restraint for Mechanical Equipment