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

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in designing safe and efficient foundations and cantilever retaining walls for granular soils. Master earth pressure theories, drainage systems, stability analysis, and reinforcement detailing through straightforward numerical examples. Build skills to choose foundation types, evaluate settlements, and use global safety standards on live projects.
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Develop skills
- Design retaining walls by sizing stems, bases, and reinforcements for actual projects.
- Calculate earth and water pressures using Rankine, Coulomb theories, and surcharges.
- Perform stability checks for walls including sliding, overturning, and bearing capacity.
- Select appropriate foundations like footings or rafts to manage settlement near walls.
- Plan practical construction details such as drainage, sequencing, and monitoring.
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