Live support chatFundamentals of Lateral Earth Pressure and Soil Settlement for Practical Design (Video on Demand)
Credit: 2 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Ismail Emre Kucukkirca, P.E., M.Sc.
In Fundamentals of Lateral Earth Pressure and Soil Settlement for Practical Design (Video on Demand) , you'll learn ...
- The behavior of soil against retaining structures
- The evolution of earth retention systems and common wall classifications
- The estimation of vertical settlements - both elastic and consolidation settlements
- Compression index, recompression index, and time-rate of consolidation
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in two fundamental geotechnical concepts essential for foundation and retaining wall design: lateral earth pressures and soil settlements. This course integrates theoretical principles with practical applications to enhance participants' understanding.
The first portion focuses on the behavior of soil against retaining structures, offering an in-depth examination of lateral earth pressures under at-rest, active, and passive conditions. Classical theories such as Rankine and Coulomb are thoroughly explained, along with surcharge and seismic effects using the Mononobe-Okabe method. The evolution of earth retention systems and common wall classifications are also reviewed to provide a complete picture of retaining structure design.
The second portion shifts to the estimation of vertical settlements, addressing both elastic and consolidation settlements. Participants will explore vertical stress distribution beneath various load geometries and learn practical methods such as the 2:1 method, elastic settlement equations, and consolidation theory. Key parameters like compression index, recompression index, and time-rate of consolidation are discussed, with guidance on interpreting consolidation test results for design purposes.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Historical development and classification of earth retaining structures and retaining walls.
- Key concepts of at-rest, active, and passive earth pressure conditions.
- Fundamentals of Rankine and Coulomb earth pressure theories, including assumptions and calculations.
- Effects of surcharge loads and seismic earth pressures on lateral earth pressures.
- Vertical stress increase in soils due to concentrated, circular, and rectangular loads, including the 2:1 method for stress distribution.
- Elastic settlement analysis and fundamentals of consolidation theory.
- Soil compressibility parameters, including compression index, recompression index, and overconsolidation ratio.
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Credit: 2 PDH
