Geomaterials Course
Build expertise in geomaterials for superior roads and retaining walls. Discover how to spot soils and rocks, run vital lab and field tests, pick the right materials, control compaction, and tackle risks like frost and erosion—key practical skills every geography and geology expert needs in the field.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to identify, test, and select soils and rocks for building strong roads and retaining walls that last. Master classifying local materials, planning investigations, reading lab and field tests, setting compaction targets, handling frost, swelling, and erosion issues, plus simple ways to fix problems and document projects on the ground.
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Develop skills
- Conduct field tests on geomaterials using CBR, Proctor, and SPT for solid design info.
- Classify soils and rocks with USCS, Atterberg limits, and gradation analysis.
- Select materials for roads and walls based on clear test results and thresholds.
- Manage geomaterial risks like swelling, frost, erosion, and weak subgrades onsite.
- Implement construction quality control for geomaterials with specs, tests, and approvals.
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