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

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical framework for identifying, testing, and selecting soils and rocks for durable roads and retaining walls. Participants will learn to classify materials, design investigations, interpret tests, set compaction targets, manage risks like frost and erosion, and implement mitigation strategies on 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 appropriate fills and backfills for roads and walls based on test results.
- Control geomaterial risks including swelling, frost, erosion, and weak subgrades.
- Implement construction quality control for geomaterials through specs and field testing.
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