How to Read and Understand a Geotechnical Report

Start Date

08/06/2024

End Date

08/06/2026

Description

This three-hour course explains how to read and interpret a geotechnical report, as well as identifies the components of an quality request for proposal (RFP) for geotechnical exploration. The course provides valuable tips and guidance when reading geotechnical reports and examines the science behind soil boring logs to provide a more thorough understanding of site conditions.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to identify the contents of a request for proposal (RFP) for geotechnical exploration, including detailed descriptions of the project, site conditions, soil and groundwater (if available).

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to clearly define who is responsible for selecting the boring program in the RFP and review drilling procedures.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to analyze soil boring logs in detail to gain a better understanding of the important elements beyond the executive summary.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of the construction considerations portion of the report and understand that one should assume nothing in the reading of the report and contact the author if questions arise.

Instructors

William Kwasny

Course Codes

P080624H2RGEO

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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