Live support chatExploring Subsurface Investigations, SPT, and CPT (Webinar)
Credit: 2 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Ismail Emre Kucukkirca, P.E., M.Sc.
Type: Live Interactive Webinar
In Exploring Subsurface Investigations, SPT, and CPT, you'll learn ...
- How to plan and execute effective field investigations
- How to choose appropriate exploration methods
- How to apply in-situ testing to extract meaningful geotechnical data
Overview
Subsurface exploration and in-situ testing are the cornerstones of reliable geotechnical design and construction. This comprehensive course merges two essential topics—subsurface investigation methods and in-situ testing using the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Cone Penetration Test (CPT)—to provide participants with a well-rounded understanding of site characterization. Engineers will learn how to plan and execute effective field investigations, choose appropriate exploration methods, and apply in-situ testing to extract meaningful geotechnical data.
Topics include planning fieldwork, selecting exploration tools for both small- and large-scale projects, and understanding the differences between sampling techniques. The course also walks through common drilling methods such as auger and rotary wash, as well as guidelines for minimum investigation standards. In the second half, participants will learn the application of SPT and CPT, including corrections to raw SPT-N values, soil behavior type classification from CPT data, and the use of test results in profiling subsurface conditions.
Ideal for civil engineers, geotechnical professionals, architects, and construction managers, this course delivers technical depth with real-world relevance. Whether refreshing foundational knowledge or learning new techniques, participants will gain valuable insights.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Plan and execute subsurface investigations and site characterization.
- Compare common drilling methods and disturbed versus undisturbed soil sampling techniques.
- Explain Standard Penetration Test (SPT) procedures, corrections, and limitations.
- Describe Cone Penetration Test (CPT) principles, parameters, and soil classification.
- Interpret in situ test data to develop engineering property correlations.
- Compare the advantages and limitations of SPT and CPT in geotechnical applications.
PDH Credits
Webinars earn PDH credits for engineers in all jurisdictions, unless otherwise stated in the literature for a specific webinar, and are accepted as "live" courses by engineering boards with a requirement for "live" training.
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PDH Credits
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