On Demand – Geotechnical Soil Compaction

Course Description:

Soil compaction per geotechnical engineering is the process in which a stress applied to a soil causes densification as air is displaced from the pores between the soil grains. When stress is applied that causes densification due to water (or other liquid) being displaced from between the soil grains then consolidation, not compaction, has occurred. Normally, compaction is the result of heavy machinery compressing the soil.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the formations and deposits
• Know the soil mechanics
• Understand the bearing capcity