Distance - Subsurface Investigation and Instrumentation Techniques (2.4 CEUs)

Name: Distance - Subsurface Investigation and Instrumentation Techniques (2.4 CEUs)
Price: 2160 CAD
Availability: InStock

Course Code: GEO3000

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Duration:
This course is approximately 8 weeks in duration.
Learning Method:
The PDDP program is more of a self-guided learning style.
You are required to read the notes and materials given, complete the follow-up assignments on your own, send in your questions prior to your 1 hour webinar meeting (if required) and be involved in live discussion via the internet.
Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion
Description

Geotechnical engineers have a fascinating, yet occasionally confounding job because they deal with inherently variable materials arranged by Nature (soil and rock). As such, geotechnical engineers, rely on physical measurements of soil and rock properties and behavior for use in engineering design and in the subsequent evaluation of engineering performance. This course aims to: (1) introduce the observational method in geotechnical engineering; (2) introduce a broad range of in situ testing devices and field instrumentation that students will encounter and use in practice; (3) provide a solid understanding of the applications and limitations of these devices and instruments through an examination of their theoretical, experimental, and empirical development; (4) teach theoretical, semi-empirical, and empirical methods of test and instrumentation interpretation and site characterization; (5) introduce first-hand the use and interpretation of some of these devices, instrumentation, and measurements at real project sites and via selected important case histories; and (6) discuss emerging technologies and trends in in-situ testing and field instrumentation, including data acquisition and data management. The methods that are routinely employed in site investigations will be described focusing on their applicability in different geologic environments. The limitations, problems, and interpretation methods of each technique will be covered.

Objective

The participants in this course will:

Understand the importance of in-situ soil behavior and its value in engineering practice
Become familiar with in-situ testing methods and field instrumentation techniques
Become knowledgeable about the past cases of the application of field instrumentation techniques, failures, in-situ testing, the emerging ground instrumentation and in-situ testing technologies, and data management software.
Understand the principles and procedures for geotechnical site investigation and monitoring.
Learn how to select the right type of instrument for monitoring and site investigation.
Become knowledgeable about the observational method in geotechnical engineering and state-of-the-art technologies used for geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation methods.
Gain insight into the long term behaviour of geotechnical structures.
Review applications of site investigation, geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation for slopes, settlement, fills, excavations and walls.

Target Audience

The materials covered in the course and their application will be of interest and benefit to:

Practicing geotechnical engineers,
Field engineers,
Engineering designers,
Site investigation technicians at different levels,

Some technical background in soil behavior is recommended but any knowledge gap will be briefly covered if necessary

After you attend this course / workshop, you will be able to:

Design and plan a detailed site investigation program.
Select the most appropriate field instrumentation and in-situ testing techniques.
Interpret and analyze the results of in-situ tests for obtaining soil engineering properties and site characterization (desk study).
Examine the general suitability of a site and its environments
Estimate soil type, and soil mechanical properties (friction angle, strength, effective stress, density, modulus) from in-situ test. Estimate potential failure modes or deformation types for soil slopes and embankments
Validate experimental data from laboratory tests based on the analysis and observations from field instrumentation and in-situ testing methods.
Characterize natural deposits, subsurface investigation, field measurements.
Evaluate the performance of earth structures (slopes, embankments, foundations or retaining walls) by applying theoretical and empirical methods to interpret data from field instrumentation techniques.

Special Features

Participants will receive a comprehensive set of course notes that will serve for future use. The course will include several discussion periods and illustrated case-studies and example applications.

The PDDP Distance Education program works as follows:

Once you register for this course, you will be sent a login username and password for our online distance website.

You will receive the course notes in hard copy through the online website, you will receive a set of notes each week covering the course material.
A one hour video-conference session will be conducted by your instructor each week (if required). The objective of this session is to assist in solving the assignments, as well as answer student questions that should be sent to instructor early enough prior to the meeting time. In addition with being able to communicate with the instructor, you will also be able to communicate with other students in the same class and watch their questions being answered as well. (A high speed internet connection is strongly recommended for this feature).
Each set of exercises can be completed and submitted by the indicated date and your completed exercise will be marked online and and returned by your instructor.
To gain the most from your course, it is highly recommended that you participate fully in all discussions and exercises. Please remember that each course has a form of quiz or exercise at the end to test your understanding of the material. You will be informed of these dates when you receive the course schedule.

Introduction to Geotechnical Monitoring and Observational Method
Fundamentals of Geotechnical Monitoring
Instrumentation transducers and data acquisition

Measurement of groundwater pressure
Measurement of total stress in soil
Measurement of stress change in rock
Measurement of deformations
Measurement of load and strain in structural members
Measurement of temperature
Measurement of acceleration
Data acquisition systems

Methods for Field Investigation

Standard Penetration Test and Interpretation
Cone Penetration Test and Interpretation
Field Vane Shear test
Pressuremeter Test
Dilatometer and Goodman Jack
Geophysical method and applications
Borehole shear test
Plate load test
Piezometers
Inclinometers
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
Extensometers
Settlement plates
Emerging technologies

Discussion of Example Cases of Geotechnical Monitoring
Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

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