Welcome to the comprehensive Site Investigation course, unfolding across four enlightening modules crafted to provide learners with a profound understanding of the complex world beneath our feet. In Module 1, participants will delve into diverse site investigation types, methods, and codal provisions, gaining practical insights to adeptly select drilling and sampling approaches tailored to specific soil conditions. Module 2 will take learners on an exploration of field tests, including SPT, SCPT, DCPT, and Plate Load Tests, fostering proficiency in conducting these tests and providing a nuanced understanding of alternative methods such as Vane Shear Test and Pressuremeter Tests. In Module 3, learners will unravel the essentials of site investigation reports, mastering the analysis of crucial data while delving into the intricacies of liquefaction susceptibility and mitigation methods. Finally, Module 4 will immerse learners in a Virtual Laboratory for soil testing, where they will acquire hands-on skills in conducting tests like liquid limit, plastic limit, compaction, shear strength, consolidation, and permeability—essential tools for their journey into the realm of site investigation and engineering applications.



Site Investigation
This course is part of Geotechnical Foundation Design Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course
Learners will be able to explore various soil investigation types, methods, and codal provisions. Additionally, learners will acquire practical knowledge to choose appropriate drilling and sampling approaches based on specific soil conditions.
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10 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Learners will acquire a thorough understanding of field tests, including SPT, SCPT, DCPT, and Plate Load Tests. Learners will develop the proficiency to conduct field testing using these methods, improving their comprehension of the observed results. Furthermore, learners will gain detailed insights into alternative field tests such as Vane Shear Test, Flat Dilatometer Test, Pressuremeter Tests, and Field Density Tests. Learners will attain the ability to perform field testing using these alternative methods and achieve a more nuanced understanding of the obtained results.
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6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt4 plugins
Learners will be able to explore the essential data needed in reports and the corresponding analysis methods. Learners will gain the capability to comprehend soil investigation reports and utilize the provided data for further analysis. Additionally, learners will acquire knowledge about liquefaction susceptibility and mitigation methods, enabling them to understand soil vulnerability to liquefaction and its impact on foundation design.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins
In this module, learners will embark on a comprehensive exploration of Virtual Laboratory for soil testing. Throughout this immersive learning experience, learners will be able to cover a spectrum of topics, from index and engineering properties to specific tests like liquid limit, plastic limit, and grain size analysis. By delving into practical aspects of compaction, shear strength testing, consolidation, and permeability, learners will acquire essential skills for analyzing and interpreting various soil properties crucial for engineering applications.
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