Overview
To design a cost-effective structural foundation for a structure to interact favorably with the soil on which it rests, a site- and project-specific subsurface model must be developed. Subsurface exploration is the first step in building subsurface model.
This course, as a part of soil mechanics series, covers basics of planning and execution of subsurface exploration.
This course is applicable to geotechnical, civil, mining, structural, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel involved with the planning, design, and construction of building structures that utilize soils.
To earn PDH credit, the student must pass a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Principles and State-of-Practice of subsurface exploration
- How to plan and execute a site and project-specific subsurface exploration program
- Practical guidelines for selecting proper sampling and field-testing methods
Course
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Soil Mechanics - Subsurface Exploration
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