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Geotextiles in Pavement, Drainage, & Embankment Applications This course provides a detailed discussion of the use of geotextiles used in pavement, drainage, and embankment applications. It describes various geotextiles, test methods for evaluating their properties, and recommended design and installation procedures. The training material covers physical properties, functions, design methods, design details and construction procedures... Learn More

Soils and Geology Procedures for Foundation Design of Buildings and Other Structures Foundation design differs considerably from design of other elements of a structure because of the interaction between the structure and the supporting medium (soil and/or rock). This course presents guidance for selecting and designing foundations and associated features for buildings, retaining structures, and... Learn More

Engineering Uses of Geotextiles This course provides an analysis of various geotextiles, test methods for evaluating their properties, and recommended design and installation procedures. It covers physical properties, functions, design methods, design details and construction procedures for geotextiles as used in pavements, railroad beds, retaining wall earth embankment, rip-rap, concrete revetment, and drain construction. It... Learn More

Lab Testing for Soils and Rock This course presents the general state of the practice of groundwater investigations and focuses on the laboratory testing methods with regard to the design and construction of transportation facilities. It presents a comprehensive overview of the latest laboratory methodologies and their application to the development of appropriate soil and... Learn More

Boring Log Interpretation The boring log is the basic record of almost every geotechnical exploration and provides a detailed record of the work performed and the findings of the investigation. The field log should be written or printed legibly, and should be kept as clean as is practical. All appropriate portions of the logs should... Learn More