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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Apply soil mechanics principles to earthwork design and construction.
• Consider environmental factors in earthworks.
• Interpret geotechnical reports, assessments, specifications, and standards related to earthworks.
• Optimize your choices of construction technology, equipment, and procedures.
• Enhance project outcomes through improved planning and execution strategies.

Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and techniques essential for designing and constructing earthworks. Understanding these principles is vital for ensuring the stability, safety, and environmental sustainability of construction projects involving soil and earth materials. The knowledge gained from this course will enable you to manage and execute earthwork projects effectively. You'll leave with a solid foundation in the core aspects of earthworks design and construction.

Participating in this course will teach you how to apply soil mechanics to earthwork design, consider environmental factors, and interpret geotechnical reports, assessments, and standards. Additionally, you'll optimize construction technology choices and improve planning and execution strategies. The curriculum is designed to cover a wide range of practical topics, ensuring you have the tools needed for real-world applications. Each module is crafted to build on the previous one, providing a cohesive learning experience.

Through dynamic presentations, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions, you will gain practical insights into soil characterization, soil report interpretation, quality control, dewatering techniques, groundwater impact analysis, and soil excavation strategies. This learning experience is designed to enhance your professional skills and knowledge, equipping you to tackle complex challenges in the field of earthworks with confidence and competence.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals seeking to elevate their earthwork design and construction expertise. Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists, Technicians, Technologists, Contractors, and Site Supervisors will gain the tools and knowledge to excel in their fields.

Municipal Engineers, Owners, Developers, Engineering and Architectural Consultants, and Environmental Engineers or Scientists will benefit from the comprehensive content directly applicable to their projects. Urban Planners, Construction Managers, Civil Engineers, Environmental Consultants, and Land Surveyors will find this course invaluable for staying ahead in the industry.

Connect with like-minded professionals and advance your career through this enriching learning experience.

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Syllabus

Day 1:

• Index properties of soil and soil characterization
• Soil compaction
• Design and control of compacted earthworks
• Water in soil, seepage analysis
• Stress in soil, change in stress, and seepage effect on stress
• SEEP/W seepage analysis examples
• Settlement analysis
• Dewatering techniques for fine-grained soils

Day 2:

• Shear strength of soils
• Subsurface exploration
• Slope stability analysis
• SLOPE/W examples
• Slope stabilizations

Day 3:

• Lateral earth pressures
• Retaining walls: gravity and cantilever walls
• Geosynthetic walls
• Deep excavation in soils
• Sheet piles and braced cuts

Instructor

Mohammad Rayhani, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Dr. M.T. Rayhani is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering and the director of Geo-engineering Research Group at Carleton University. He has over a decade of experience in research, teaching and engineering consulting, and has collaborated extensively with industry leaders worldwide. He has received research grants from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Transport Canada, and other funding agencies.

Dr. Rayhani has presented short courses, seminars, and guest lectures on various topics related to frontier research in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in Canada, the USA, France, Germany, Italy, India, Iran, and other countries. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and he is the author of over 50 publications in different areas of geo-engineering.

Dr. Rayhani is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.