Geomaterials Course
Master geomaterials engineering for robust roads and retaining walls. Acquire hands-on skills in soil and rock identification, essential lab and field testing, material selection, compaction control, and risk mitigation—vital for geography and geology professionals in challenging terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a practical framework to identify, test, and select soils and rocks for durable roads and retaining walls. Master classification of local materials, design investigation programmes, interpret lab and field tests, set compaction and QC targets, manage frost, swelling, and erosion risks, and implement mitigation and documentation on projects.
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Develop skills
- Geomaterial field testing: conduct CBR, Proctor, and SPT tests for reliable design data.
- Soil and rock classification: apply USCS, Atterberg limits, and gradation analysis.
- Road and wall material selection: choose suitable fills and backfills using test thresholds.
- Geomaterial risk control: address swelling, frost, erosion, and soft subgrades on site.
- Construction QC for geomaterials: establish specs, perform field tests, and approve work efficiently.
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