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Geotechnical Engineering Basics for
Non-Geotechnical Engineers
Richard Weber, P.E.
Overview
This course is intended for a
wide range audience and in particular, the non-geotechnical engineer. However,
it is not intended as an exhaustive review of the subject. The course
focuses on more common subjects in rudimentary fashion. In this course,
you will learn the background for bearing capacity and settlement analysis,
lateral earth pressure and retaining walls, as well as piles, drilled shafts and
common soil properties.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions at the end of this course
to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Common properties of soil and explorations
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Methods of calculating settlement
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Methods to calculate and assign the allowable soil
bearing capacity.
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Types of earth pressure and how each is
calculated.
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Total force resulting from lateral pressure and
factors of safety.
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Piles and drilled shafts.
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Soil compaction.
Course
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the course "Geotechnical Engineering Basics for Non-Geotechnical
Engineers" prior to taking a
quiz for credit.
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