Geotechnical

This live online course will introduce the general concepts for retention systems for basement construction (e.g. sheet piles, secant piles, diaphragm wall, lateral support systems, etc.). This course is a slightly reduced version of the face-to-face course ‘Basements & ground retention systems’.

This course introduces the fundamentals of the design and construction of embedded retaining walls such as timber pole, post and panel, sheet pile and secant pile walls. Participants will explore the general differences between embedded cantilevered retaining walls and gravity retaining structures, the suggested minimum site investigation requirements, and the fundamental design principles in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and guidelines.

This course introduces the general concepts and principles of the design and the construction of gravity retaining walls such as cantilevered reinforced concrete walls, block walls and Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSE). Participants will explore the general differences between gravity retaining walls and embedded retaining structures, the suggested minimum site investigation requirements, and the general design principles in accordance with relevant codes, standards and guidelines.

This course introduces the fundamentals of the design and construction of embedded retaining walls such as timber pole, post and panel, sheet pile and secant pile walls. Participants will explore the general differences between embedded cantilevered retaining walls and gravity retaining structures, the suggested minimum site investigation requirements, and the fundamental design principles in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and guidelines.

This course introduces the general concepts and principles of the design and the construction of gravity retaining walls such as cantilevered reinforced concrete walls, block walls and Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSE). Participants will explore the general differences between gravity retaining walls and embedded retaining structures, the suggested minimum site investigation requirements, and the general design principles in accordance with relevant codes, standards and guidelines.

Understanding soil movement, pipe structure and drainage system stability

Be introduced to the fundamentals and principles of the analysis and design of single piles and simple pile groups under axial and lateral loading conditions. Fundamental theories and practical examples will be explored during the course.

Be introduced to the fundamentals and principles of the analysis and design of single piles and simple pile groups under axial and lateral loading conditions. Fundamental theories and practical examples will be explored during the course.

Be introduced to the fundamentals and principles of single pile analysis and design in circumstances where the ground surrounding a foundation pile is subject to seismic loading in liquefiable and non-liquefiable ground conditions. The fundamental theories and some practical examples of pile design in seismic conditions will be explored during the course.

Be introduced to the fundamentals and principles of single pile analysis and design in circumstances where the ground surrounding a foundation pile is subject to seismic loading in liquefiable and non-liquefiable ground conditions. The fundamental theories and some practical examples of pile design in seismic conditions will be explored during the course.

Be introduced to the most common piling techniques used in New Zealand. You’ll cover the fundamental pile construction aspects of conventional bored piles, Continuous flight Auger (CFA) piles, driven piles and screw piles. The course provides a unique perspective on the influence of pile installation effects on pile performance and introduces common pile verification methods to assess pile load capacities and pile shaft integrity of constructed piles.

Be introduced to the most common piling techniques used in New Zealand. You’ll cover the fundamental pile construction aspects of conventional bored piles, Continuous flight Auger (CFA) piles, driven piles and screw piles. The course provides a unique perspective on the influence of pile installation effects on pile performance and introduces common pile verification methods to assess pile load capacities and pile shaft integrity of constructed piles.