The Course on Geotechnical Characterisation and Assessment of Soil, and Instrumentation and Monitoring offers you the opportunity to gain an insight 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, acquiring knowledge of field investigations and laboratory testing is becoming essential. Furthermore, the The ability to carry out a precise site survey ensures risk prevention and the optimisation 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, ready to tackle the sector’s current challenges.
Geotechnical Characterisation and Assessment of the Site, and Instrumentation and Monitoring
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Identify field survey methods for assessing terrain characteristics.
- Analyse the results of laboratory tests to interpret geotechnical properties.
- To evaluate instrumentation techniques for monitoring ground stability.
- To 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.
- Recognise the importance of instrumentation in preventing structural failures.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FIELD SURVEYS
Previous office-based work
Design and planning of research campaigns
Field surveys and preliminary research
Drilling and sampling techniques
In-situ testing of soils and rock masses
TEACHING UNIT 2. LABORATORY TESTS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (I)
Identification and condition assessments (I)
Identification and Condition Surveys (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 testing (I)
Rock Testing (II)
TEACHING UNIT 4. AUSCULTATION
An Introduction to Auscultation
Instrumentation equipment (I)
Instrumentation equipment (II)
Instrumentation equipment (III)
Examples of use on construction sites
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