Foundations and Retaining Structures Course
Gain expertise in foundations and retaining structures, covering soil investigation, wall design, drainage systems, and stability analysis. Master hands-on calculation techniques and detailing methods to create safer, more cost-effective structures for real-world construction sites, ensuring compliance with global standards.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to design secure and efficient foundations plus cantilever retaining walls in granular soils. Explore key earth pressure theories, effective drainage solutions, thorough stability assessments, and precise reinforcement details through straightforward numerical examples. Build assurance in choosing foundation types, evaluating settlement risks, and implementing international safety factors on practical engineering projects.
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Develop skills
- Design retaining walls by sizing stems, bases, and reinforcement for actual projects.
- Calculate earth and water pressures using Rankine, Coulomb, and surcharge methods.
- Perform stability checks for walls including sliding, overturning, and bearing capacity.
- Select appropriate foundations like footings or rafts to manage settlement near walls.
- Develop practical construction details for drainage, build sequence, and monitoring.
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