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Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. Soil and Rocks

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Course: Soil and Rocks offers you a unique opportunity to delve into a key field in civil engineering and construction. At a time when sustainable and safe infrastructure is crucial, knowledge of soil and rock behavior is in high demand. Throughout the course, You will learn to describe and classify soils and rocks, acquiring essential skills for evaluating their suitability for engineering projects. This knowledge not only gives you a competitive edge in a growing job market, but also equips you to make a significant contribution to the safety and efficiency of projects. With an online format, you’ll have the flexibility to study from anywhere, enriching your education with relevant and up-to-date content. Taking this course is an investment in your professional future, allowing you to grow and stand out in a sector that is constantly booming.

Objectives

– Understand the basic characteristics of soils in order to identify them correctly.

– Analyze the physical and mechanical properties of soils using standard classifications.

– Describe and classify the different types of rocks based on their geological characteristics.

– Identify the physical and mechanical properties of rocks for use in engineering projects.

– Evaluate the suitability of soils and rocks for use in various construction contexts.

– Distinguish between different methods of classifying soils and rocks according to geotechnical standards.

– Apply knowledge of soils and rocks to the design of geotechnical engineering solutions.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. DESCRIPTION OF SOILS Soil: Concept and Formation Soil: Types of Soils and Sedimentary Deposits Granular Soils: Gravel and Sand Cohesive Soils: Silt and Clay Cohesive Soils. Structure, Types, and Properties of Clays TEACHING UNIT 2. SOIL PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATION Basic Properties. Volumes and Weights Basic Properties. Granular Soils Basic Properties. Cohesive Soils Soil Classification. Unified Soil Classification System (ASTM) Soil Classification. AASHTO System TEACHING UNIT 3. DESCRIPTION OF ROCKS The Geological Cycle. Plate Tectonics and Deformations of the Earth’s Crust Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks Rock, Rock Matrix, and Rock Mass TEACHING UNIT 4. PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATION OF ROCKS Properties of the Rock Matrix Properties of the Rock Mass. Discontinuities Geomechanical Classifications. Bieniawski’s RMR Geomechanical Classifications. Barton’s Q-Index The GSI: Geological Strength Index
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