Geotechnical Characterization and Assessment of the Site, Instrumentation, and Monitoring

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course on Geotechnical Characterization and Assessment of Soil, and Instrumentation and Monitoring offers you the opportunity to delve into a field that is essential for the development of safe and sustainable infrastructure. In an environment where the demand for geotechnical experts is constantly growing, gaining knowledge about field surveys and laboratory testing has become indispensable. Furthermore, the The ability to conduct a precise site survey ensures risk prevention and the optimization of resources in engineering projects. This course will provide you with the the skills needed to excel in the field of geotechnical engineering, combining theory and practice in an accessible way. Through this training, you will establish yourself as a highly skilled professional, prepared to tackle the industry's current challenges.

Objectives

– Identify field survey methods for assessing terrain characteristics.

– Analyze laboratory test results to interpret geotechnical properties.

– Evaluate instrumentation techniques for monitoring ground stability.

– Understand the use of auscultation tools in monitoring deformations.

– Describe sampling procedures and sample preparation for testing.

– Apply criteria for interpreting geotechnical data in engineering projects.

– Recognize the importance of instrumentation in preventing structural failures.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. FIELD SURVEYS Preliminary deskwork Design and planning of research campaigns Field surveys and preliminary investigations Drilling and sampling techniques In-situ Tests for Soils and Rock Masses TEACHING UNIT 2. GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTS (I) Identification and Condition Tests (I) Identification and Condition Tests (II) Strength Tests (I) Strength Tests (II) Interpretation of the triaxial test TEACHING UNIT 3. LABORATORY TESTS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (II) Deformability Test Interpretation of the Edometric Test Compaction and Reuse Tests Rock Tests (I) Rock Tests (II) TEACHING UNIT 4. MONITORING Introduction to Monitoring Instrumentation Equipment (I) Instrumentation Equipment (II) Instrumentation Equipment (III) Examples of Application to Construction Projects
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