PE Geotechnical Engineering
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By
Ethan Granger
- 03/Jul/2024
- 2 Students
Course Description
A Geotechnical PE (Professional Engineer) is a licensed civil engineer who specializes in the behavior of soil and rock in construction projects.
They apply principles from Geotechnical Engineering to design safe and stable foundations for structures like buildings, bridges, roads, and dams.
Course Curriculum
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A. Identification, validation, and interpretation of site data and proposed site development data (e.g., aerial photography, geologic and topographic maps, GIS and geotechnical data, as-built plans, planning studies and reports)
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B. Subsurface exploration planning
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C. Exploration techniques (e.g., hollow stem auger, cased boring, mud rotary, air rotary, rock coring, sonic drilling, Cone Penetrometer Test, geophysics, and test pits)
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D. Sampling techniques (e.g., split-barrel sampling, thin-walled tube sampling, handling and storage)
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E. In situ testing (e.g., standard penetration testing, cone penetration testing, pressure meter testing, pore pressure dissipation testing, dilatometer testing, dynamic cone penetration, plate load testing, field vane shear)
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F. Description and classification of soils (e.g., Burmeister, Unified Soil Classification System, AASHTO, USDA, and visual/manual)
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G. Rock classification and characterization (e.g., recovery, rock quality designation, rock mass rating systems, weathering, discontinuity)
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H. Groundwater exploration, sampling, and characterization
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QUIZ: Site Characterization
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A. Soil phase relationship and index property
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B. Chemical, electrical, and thermal properties (e.g., non-HAZMAT)
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C. Stress in soil mass (e.g., total, effective)
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D. Stress/strain, strength
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E. Permeability (e.g., falling head test, constant head test, grain-size correlations)
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QUIZ: Soil Mechanics, Laboratory Testing, and Analysis
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A. Earthwork (e.g., excavation, subgrade preparation, lab and field compaction, borrow studies, fill placement)
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B. Trench and construction safety
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C. Geotechnical instrumentation (e.g., inclinometer, settlement plates, piezometer, vibration monitoring)
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D. Temporary and permanent soil erosion and scour protection measures
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QUIZ:Construction Observation, Monitoring, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Safety
Ethan Granger
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This Course Fee:
Free
Course includes:
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Level
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Intermediate
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Duration
50h
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Lessons
15
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Quizzes
3
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Certifications
Yes
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Language
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English