An Introduction to Preparation of Foundations for Structures
This online engineering PDH course is an introduction to the methods of preparing soil and rock for foundations of structures including open, shaft and tunnel excavation. This course discusses excavation to a range of depths in a variety of soil and rock conditions which may be encountered at a single site. You will learn techniques for preparation of soils consisting of a wide spectrum of textures and water contents. This course also discusses approaches to managing groundwater when encountered during excavation and foundation preparation. You will learn about vibrocompaction, blasting, vibrodisplacement, vibroflotation, grouting, precompression, and reinforcement methods.
This 4 PDH online course is intended for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and other design and construction professionals seeking to learn about the issues that may need to be addressed in construction of foundations for structures of various configurations.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Learning techniques for controlling groundwater seepage into excavations
- Knowing the approaches to managing surface water intrusion at a foundation site
- Understanding the importance of maintaining slope integrity
- Learning how to manage issues associated with stockpiling of excavated and imported material
- Learning about backfill compaction equipment, material and zones
- Knowing the recommended compaction densities for different structures
- Learning how to address difficult backfill and foundation issues for circular, elliptical and arched structures
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "An Introduction to Preparation of Foundations for Structures".
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