This course draws together the necessary soil investigation and geotechnical procedures for roading construction and maintenance. The course provides an up-to-date overview of investigative techniques and analysis.
Topics include:
- Geotechnical engineering and pavement design
- Fundamental soil properties
- Compaction
- Planning geomechanical investigations
- In-situ investigation and testing
- Laboratory testing issues
- Effects and control of water movement
- Soil strength improvement
- Bearing capacity
On completion of this course participants will have the knowledge to:
- Understand the role of engineering judgement to obtain effective solutions to soil mechanics
- Identify fundamental properties of soils
- Plan a geotechnical investigation
- Apply geotechnical investigations to improve pavement construction
- Utilise pavement stabilisation techniques
Who Should Attend:
Engineers, technicians, supervisors and Local Authority staff involved in pavement design and construction..
Cost:
$405.00 per person + GST. (Minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)
Presenter Information:
Ian Anderson is a Civil Engineer with over 40 years involvement in various aspects of roading. After starting work with Ministry of Works experience was gained in both laboratory and construction areas. This was followed by time in country Councils and a consulting practice. An extended time was spent in Polytechnics teaching at all levels from construction site personnel, Technicians and most recently degree programs. In recent years Ian has taken part in development work in both Asia and South Africa.
Online Registration
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Further Information
For further information please contact Lisa Knowles | 
