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Course Description

  • CEUs: 2.2
  • FBPE Provider #: 0004021 22 CEHs
  • Solid Waste Landfills I III/C&D: 16
  • Time of class: Day 1 & 2 8am - 5:00, Day 3 8am - 3:00pm

Course coordinator: Cindy Mercado, cindy.mercado@ufl.edu

Phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-7047

This three-day course provides a comprehensive presentation of slope stability and settlement analysis methods as applied to solid waste disposal facilities. The course covers the performance of natural foundation materials, solid waste liner systems, and solid waste cover systems. The first two days focus on topics related to slope stability, while the third day addresses issues related to settlement.

The course starts by presenting fundamentals of geotechnical and solid waste engineering, with particular emphasis placed on topics that most influence slope stability and settlement (i.e., strength, compressibility, effective stress, site characterization, etc.) With regards to the primary topic of slope stability and settlement, the objective of the course is for the participant to understand the basics of slope stability and settlement as applied to solid waste disposal facilities, to perform the requisite analysis, and to effectively interpret and review the analyses performed by others.

There are several opportunities for the participants to perform calculations and to track the calculations through the design/analysis of a solid waste disposal facility. Demonstration of computer programs that are used to facilitate these analyses will be included, as well as precautions regarding the use and interpretation of computer calculations. The course will be interactive and will provide the participants with hands-on opportunities related to these timely subjects.

Course Objective

At the completion of the training, the student should be able to discuss the performance of natural foundation materials, solid waste liner systems, and solid waste cover systems as they relate to slope stability and settlement. 

Prerequisite: College level math and science  

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Section Title
Fundamentals of Slope Stability
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
24.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $795.00
CEUs
2.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 18, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 18, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information: https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Fundamentals of Slope Stability
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
24.0
Location
Delivery Options
Online Webinar  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $795.00
CEUs
2.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 18, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 18, 2026

Section Notes

This session will be held virtually. Students will receive their course link the day prior to the course. If you have any questions, please contact train@treeo.ufl.edu for assistance.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

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