Soil Testing, Identification, and Use (Video On Demand)
Credit: 2 CPD
Subject Matter Expert: Bill Simpson, P.E.
In Soil Testing, Identification, and Use (Video On Demand), you'll learn ...
- Understand the difference between lab testing and in-situ testing
- Be able to know what soil parameters are needed for a specific design and what tests to specify in order to determine those parameters
- Realize the difference between soil parameters and how each contributes differently to the soil system
Overview
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Credit: 2 CPD
This course will discuss how the various components of the soil matrix create different conditions in the earth. Many soil properties are related to each other but are not the same. It is important to understand the intricate differences between soil parameters. We will see how these different properties affect the design of engineered structures and how to account for potential changes in the properties of the soil during the life of the structure.
Average ranges of various properties will be provided to the engineer in order to assist with conceptual understanding and future preliminary design and analysis. We will discuss various testing methods related to the soil to determine these properties - both in-situ and lab testing procedures and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of procedure.
Test pits, hand augers, SPT, CPT are all in-situ tests that will be discussed in depth. Three different types of sieve testing, and multiple types of strength testing will be the lab testing procedures discussed. Proctors and their relationship with compaction testing will conclude this course.
After completion of the webinar, the attendee will understand what type of testing should be considered for their specific project, how to read the results of the test, and how to apply the results into a design. Attendees will also understand what type of testing should be performed during construction to ensure that construction is in compliance with the design. This course is a recording of a live webinar.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the actual components of soil
- How to test soil for pertinent information for design purposes
- What types of soil tests are best suited for specific projects
- Which soil properties are provided by which soil test
- How soils are different from each other
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
Preview a portion of the video before you purchase it.
Credit: 2 CPD
