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The course introduces delegates to the concepts underpinning a range of ground improvement techniques and an appreciation of how these techniques are applied in practice. Upon completion of the course, delegates will have gained the ability to identify appropriate techniques for a range of ground and site conditions.
Underpinning concepts are explained in lectures. Examples of applications of the techniques are provided by industry speakers, and augmented by videos. Presentations and worked examples help delegates to identify appropriate techniques for different situations.
Delegates will gain an understanding of the concepts behind a range of Ground Improvement Techniques, and be able to identify appropriate techniques for a range of ground and site conditions.
To be confirmed
Mechanical methods (compaction, explosives, vibroflotation, vibroreplacement). Hydraulic methods (groundwater lowering, preloading, electro-osmosis). Physical/chemical methods (admixtures, grouting, freezing). Inclusions (geosynthetics, reinforcements).
It is anticipated that delegates who attend the course will have knowledge/experience equivalent to the content of the following Modules:
Please contact the Professional Development Unit if you require further information.
This course is also delivered as a Module on at least one of the School's Masters programmes; delegates will attend with full and part time registered students. The Academic Module Outline is available via the University's Module Catalogue.