Geomaterials Course
Gain expertise in geomaterials to enhance road and retaining wall construction. Master soil and rock identification, essential lab and field testing, material selection, compaction management, and risk mitigation strategies—vital practical skills for professionals in geography, geology, and civil engineering.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical framework for identifying, testing, and selecting soils and rocks to build safe, long-lasting roads and retaining walls. You'll learn to classify local materials, plan site investigations, analyse lab and field test results, establish compaction and quality control targets, address risks from frost, swelling, and erosion, and implement simple mitigation and documentation strategies for real-world projects.
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Develop skills
- Conduct geomaterial field tests using CBR, Proctor, and SPT for accurate design data.
- Classify soils and rocks with USCS, Atterberg limits, and gradation analysis.
- Select materials for roads and walls based on clear test criteria.
- Control geomaterial risks including swelling, frost, erosion, and weak subgrades onsite.
- Implement construction quality control for geomaterials through specifications and field testing.
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