Description

Professional Certificate of Competency in Geotechnical Monitoring and Structural Instrumentation

The land on which structures are built exhibits variations in its load-bearing characteristics, necessitating testing for long-term performance. Therefore, the science of geotechnical studies has assumed great importance in evaluating actual versus designed performance.

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Duration

3 months

Intakes

April, August

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Location

Online

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03567C

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About the program

This course introduces instruments and methods used in geotechnical analysis, discusses the processing, presentation, and interpretation of monitoring data, procedures for forensic geotechnical investigation, and techniques for ground improvement through case studies. It also explores the usage of these instruments in studying the behavior of structural elements.

After completing this course, you will be able to

Recommend suitable instruments and methods used for different types of geotechnical investigations.
Recommend suitable instruments and methods used for varies structure health monitoring of load, strain, strain, etc.
Process, present and interpret of monitoring data.
Foresee the required parameters in geotechnical monitoring and required action for improvement of the ground.

Certification

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.