Embark on a transformative journey with the Ground Characterization and Instrumentation and Monitoring course, designed to equip you with cutting-edge skills in a rapidly expanding field. As urban development and infrastructure projects surge worldwide, expertise in geotechnical investigation and ground monitoring is in high demand. This course offers you an unparalleled opportunity to master essential techniques in geotechnical and ground investigation campaigns, bolstered by comprehensive insights into laboratory testing procedures. Dive deep into advanced instrumentation and monitoring strategies, empowering you to make informed decisions in complex projects. Whether you aim to enhance your career prospects or transition into this dynamic sector, the knowledge and skills acquired here will be invaluable. Join us to become a sought-after professional, capable of shaping the future of ground engineering.
Ground characterization and instrumentation and monitoring
This course is designed for geotechnical engineers, geologists, and construction professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of ground characterisation, laboratory testing, and instrumentation and monitoring techniques. It is ideal for those looking to update their skills and knowledge in geotechnical and ground investigation methodologies.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course objectives
- To identify key methods in geotechnical investigation and apply them effectively.
- To evaluate laboratory tests results in geotechnical engineering accurately.
- To interpret data from ground investigation campaigns for informed decision-making.
- To understand various instrumentation techniques for ground monitoring.
- To differentiate between types of laboratory tests and their applications in geotechnics.
- To utilise monitoring tools for effective assessment of ground conditions.
- To apply knowledge of ground characterisation to real-world engineering problems.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you to conduct comprehensive ground investigations and execute precise geotechnical laboratory tests. You'll learn to effectively apply instrumentation and monitoring techniques, enabling you to assess and interpret ground conditions accurately. By mastering these skills, you can enhance project safety and optimise design processes, providing valuable insights and solutions in geotechnical projects.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. GEOTECHNICAL AND GROUND INVESTIGATION CAMPAIGNS
Preliminary Works
Design and Planning of Ground Investigation
Ground Investigation and Preliminary Research
Drilling Techniques [2] and Sampling methods
In Situ Testing for Soils and Rock Masses
UNIT 2. LABORATORY TESTS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (I)
Identification and State Tests (I)
Identification and State Tests (II)
Resistance Tests (I)
Resistance Tests (II)
Interpretation of Triaxial Shear Tests
UNIT 3. LABORATORY TESTS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (II)
Deformability Tests
Interpretation of Oedometer Tests
Compaction and Reuse Tests
Rocks Tests (I)
Rocks Tests (II)
UNIT 4. INSTRUMENTATION AND MONITORING (I&M)
Introduction to Instrumentation and Monitoring
Instrumentation Equipment I
Instrumentation Equipment II
Instrumentation Equipment III
Real case studies