The Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering course. Soil and Rocks offers you a unique opportunity to delve into a key area of civil engineering and construction. At a time when sustainable and safe infrastructure is crucial, knowledge of the behaviour of soils and rocks is in high demand. Throughout the course, You will learn to describe and classify soils and rocks, acquiring essential skills for assessing their suitability for engineering projects. This knowledge not only puts you in a stronger position 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 training with relevant and up-to-date content. Taking this course is an investment in your professional future, enabling you to grow and stand out in a sector that is constantly booming.
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. Soil and Rocks
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic characteristics of soils in order to identify them correctly.
- Analyse the physical and mechanical properties of soils using standard classification systems.
- Describe and classify the different types of rock according to their geological characteristics.
- To identify the physical and mechanical properties of rocks for use in engineering projects.
- To assess the suitability of soils and rocks for use in various construction contexts.
- Distinguish between different methods of classifying soils and rocks in accordance with geotechnical standards.
- Apply knowledge of soils and rocks to the design of geotechnical engineering solutions.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. DESCRIPTION OF SOILS
Soil: Concept and Formation
Soil. Types of soil and sedimentary deposits
Granular soils. Gravel and sand
Cohesive soils. Silts and clays
Cohesive soils. Structure, types and properties of clays
TEACHING UNIT 2. PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS
Basic properties. Volumes and weights
Elementary properties. Granular soils
Elementary 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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