Analysis and Design of Earth Retaining Structures

Course description

This short course provides practical training for analysis and design of retaining walls to resist lateral earth pressure for slope stabilization. The course will review the related geotechnical knowledge and show you how to apply soil mechanics concepts to retaining structures design. Design methods will be covered for different earth supporting systems including rigid retaining walls (gravity and cantilever), geosynthetic walls, and sheet piles. The design examples are illustrated and will show you how to apply the theory into practice.  All key concepts and guidelines will be explained and emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the information provided.

  • Online (Live)
  • In Person (in major cities)
  • 14 hours / 2 days
  • 950 - 1150

Who should attend?

This course would be beneficial to all civil engineering practitioners and especially to those involved in the design, approval and maintenance of slope stabilization and retaining projects and any other structural and construction systems, such as: civil, municipal, environmental and construction engineers, consulting engineers, plans review personnel in municipalities, public works professionals, plant engineers, who are involved with building and construction works, technicians and specialists, geologists and earth scientists, civil engineers who want to understand earth retaining systems. The course will be of value both for those who are new to the field as well as to those who have experience with retaining and shoring systems.

 

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of lateral earth pressure and retaining structures design.
  • Identify issues and challenges associated with slope stabilization and the design of earth retaining walls.
  • Determine appropriate site exploration and laboratory characterization programs suitable for retaining projects.
  • Implement requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective and efficient design of retaining systems.