The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with easy-to-understand introductions to some of the more advanced subjects of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics.
The level of the subjects covered are second/third year university level and will be easily followed by anyone studying, practicing, or simply interested in, civil engineering. Prior knowledge of the principles of soil mechanics would be an advantage, though not essential.
Following this course the learner will be equipped to take further study if they wish, to develop deeper knowledge and understanding of the various methods and procedures used in the design and construction of geotechnical structures such as foundations, retaining walls and cuttings and embankments.
The course commences with an introduction to the settlement behaviour of soils underloading, followed by coverage of the key subject of shear strength of soils. Application of the theory in civil engineering is made through the subjects of bearing capacity followed by an introduction to the design procedures of Eurocode 7. The course will conclude by covering the design of shallow foundations in accordance with Eurocode 7.
All subjects are well explained and complemented by many worked examples so that the learner can readily understand the material. Completion of the course will enable the learner to apply their knowledge to their needs, whether they are a student or a practitioner.
Online support is available throughout the duration of the course.
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A quién va dirigido
This course is aimed at: (i) college and university students who wish to learn or refresh their knowledge of soil mechanics alongside their current studies, and (ii) practitioners (technicians and engineers alike) who need to refresh or update their knowledge of soil mechanics. By studying the course, the learner will fully understand and appreciate the principles involved as well as test and measurement procedures used in the soils laboratory and in the field: not only how to do the test, but the reasons why we need the tests carried out. The course is also suitable for practicing engineers whose knowledge of the advanced topics of soil mechanics is a bit rusty and in need of refreshing. The course is delivered in such an easy-to-understand way that all participants will be able to follow all the topics covered and significantly improve their understanding of the subjects and examples of advanced soil mechanics.
Temario completo de este curso
1. Settlement and soil compression
Recap of total and effective stress
Stresses induced by surface loading
Immediate settlement
2. Consolidation settlement
Consolidation of soils
Consolidation testing
Rate of consolidation settlement
3. Shear strength of soils
Failure mechanism of soils
Analysis of shear strength
The Mohr circle diagram
Cohesion
Coulomb’s law of soil shear strength
Modified Coulomb’s law
The Mohr–Coulomb yield theory
4. Shear strength testing
Shear box testing
Determination of undrained shear strength
Determination of the shear strength parameters from triaxial testing
5. Bearing capacity
Definition of terms
Methods of analysis
Bearing capacity equations
Determination of the safe bearing capacity
The effect of groundwater on bearing capacity
Developments in bearing capacity equations
Effect of eccentric and inclined loading on foundations
Estimates of bearing capacity from field tests
6. Geotechnical design to Eurocode 7
Introduction: Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
Partial Factors of Safety
GEO limit state
Design Approaches (GEO limit states)
The over-design factor and the degree of utilisation
Shallow foundation design to Eurocode 7