Deep Excavations and Shoring Systems
Course description
This short course provides practical training for analysis and design of shoring systems to resist lateral earth pressure for stabilization of deep excavations. The course will review the related geotechnical knowledge and show you how to apply soil mechanics theory to trenching and shoring design. Design methods will be covered for different supporting systems including sheet piles, soldier piles, braced cuts, and tieback anchored walls. 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 deep excavations, trenching, slope stabilization and shoring 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 foundations or any other load carrying soil-structure systems. The course will be of value both for those who are new to excavation and shoring systems 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 pressures and shoring structures design, and identify issues and challenges associated with the design of deep excavations and shoring systems.
- Determine appropriate site exploration and laboratory characterization programs suitable for foundation projects.