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Proficiency in Earthworks and Ground Improvement
Focuses on dealing with problematic soils and challenging subsurface conditions in earthworks, pavements, and foundations.
Program Details
Credential
Professional Certificate
Level
Graduate
Total Credits
12 Credits
Who Should Enroll
- BSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Earth Sciences (with departmental approval)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- 1Identify and treat problematic soils in earthworks and foundations.
- 2Design and evaluate ground improvement and stabilization techniques.
- 3Analyze pavement performance and plan repairs.
- 4Apply geosynthetics and advanced methods for ground improvement.
Curriculum Topics
Problematic soils and earthworks
Compaction theory and field procedures
Hydraulic stabilization methods
Grouting techniques
Pavement analysis, design, and distress assessment
Pavement repair strategies
Ground stabilization using geosynthetics
Advanced topics in geotechnics
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