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Introduction to Soil Improvement Techniques: Essential Solutions for Geotechnical, Construction, and Structural Engineers (Video on Demand)
Credit: 2 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Ismail Emre Kucukkirca, P.E., M.Sc.
In Introduction to Soil Improvement Techniques: Essential Solutions for Geotechnical, Construction, and Structural Engineers (Video on Demand) , you'll learn ...
- Implementation strategies that can significantly change soil properties including its strength, compressibility, hydraulic conductivity, and liquefaction potential
- Soil improvement techniques, including wick drains, deep compaction methods, grouting techniques, and ground freezing
- Deep compaction methods such as vibrocompaction and stone columns
- Various soil mixing and injection methods, including permeation grouting, compaction grouting, jet grouting, and deep soil mixing
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
This course is intended to provide engineers with a comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art soil improvement methods. Soil conditions often dictate the need for soil improvement; however, selecting the right methods requires a thorough understanding of the various techniques and their differences. This course equips professionals with the knowledge to evaluate and implement strategies that can significantly change soil properties including its strength, compressibility, hydraulic conductivity, and liquefaction potential.
Engineers will benefit from in-depth coverage of soil improvement techniques, including wick drains, deep compaction methods, grouting techniques, and ground freezing. The course explores deep compaction methods such as vibrocompaction and stone columns which are among the most widely used deep compaction methods today. Additionally, participants will gain expertise in various soil mixing and injection methods, including permeation grouting, compaction grouting, jet grouting, and deep soil mixing, enabling them to apply these techniques to diverse project needs.
By completing this course, you will expand your knowledge of soil improvement, gaining a deeper understanding of the various methods. With a focus on both theoretical principles and practical applications, this course is an essential resource for engineers seeking to optimize project outcomes through enhanced soil conditions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate soil conditions and determine the need for soil-improvement techniques.
- Apply preloading and wick drains to expedite consolidation.
- Explain deep-compaction methods, including vibroflotation, dynamic compaction, and stone columns.
- Describe soil-mixing and injection methods, including permeation grouting, compaction grouting, jet grouting, and deep soil mixing.
- Apply ground-freezing techniques for soil stabilization.
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Credit: 2 PDH
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