Geomaterials Course
Gain expertise in geomaterials to improve roads and retaining walls. The course covers identifying soils and rocks, essential lab and field tests, selecting materials, controlling compaction, and reducing risks—key practical skills for professionals in geography and geology working on infrastructure projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to identifying, testing, and choosing soils and rocks for building strong roads and retaining walls. You will learn to classify local materials, plan investigations, analyze lab and field tests, establish compaction and quality control goals, handle risks like frost, swelling, and erosion, and use simple mitigation and documentation methods in actual projects.
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Develop skills
- Conduct field tests on geomaterials using CBR, Proctor, and SPT for reliable 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.
- Implement quality control in geomaterial construction with specs and field tests.
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