Foundations and Retaining Structures Course
This course covers foundations and retaining structures comprehensively, from soil investigation to designing walls, incorporating drainage and stability checks. Participants learn practical calculation methods and detailing techniques to create safer, more efficient structures for actual construction projects, building confidence in applying these skills.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips learners with practical expertise to design safe and efficient foundations alongside cantilever retaining walls in granular soils. It covers essential earth pressure theories, drainage systems, stability analyses, and reinforcement detailing, illustrated through straightforward numerical examples. Trainees gain proficiency in foundation type selection, settlement evaluation, and implementation of international safety standards on genuine projects.
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Develop skills
- Design retaining walls by sizing stems, bases, and reinforcement for practical projects.
- Calculate earth and water pressures using Rankine, Coulomb theories, and surcharges.
- Check wall stability through sliding, overturning, and bearing capacity assessments.
- Select appropriate foundations such as footings or rafts to manage settlement near walls.
- Plan practical construction details including drainage, sequencing, and monitoring for safety.
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