Piling Construction and practices Specialization

The "Precast & Advanced Pile Foundations" course adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, covering essential aspects of Geotechnical and Structural Engineering in Foundation design across five modules.

In Module one of the course, Learners will be able to grasp Precast Driven Pile design and construction procedures, with a focus on material and equipment selection. Practical insights from a case study will enhance the learner’s ability to execute designs in real-world scenarios. In Module two of the course, Learners will be able to navigate precast pile construction in pre-bored holes, understanding crucial materials and equipment. In Module three of the course, Learners will be able to explore steel piles and Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles. This module equips the learners with knowledge about applications, construction techniques, and design principles for these advanced foundation systems. In Module four of the course, Learners will be able to learn the latest advancements in pile foundations, focusing on spun and helical piles. This includes understanding applications, construction techniques, and design principles, showcasing how technology optimizes contemporary foundation engineering. Target Learners: Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering Post-Graduate Students of Geotechnical Engineering Practicing Engineers in Pile Construction based projects. Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain Prerequisites: Soil Mechanics Foundation Engineering Reinforced Concrete Design Basics of Pile Foundation

This course encompasses crucial aspects of Pile Grouping, Testing & Quality Control, particularly focusing on pile testing, quality control and addressing execution challenges across four informative modules.

In Module one of the course, the learners will explore pile group settlement and its connection to soil properties. Also, skills for assessing pile group capacity and predicting settlement in different soil types will be gained. Transitioning to Module two, learners will acquire knowledge about various pile testing methods and how to practically apply them, validating theoretical designs. In Module three, learners will understand the importance of maintaining quality assurance and quality control in piling works. Learners will also acquire the skills needed to ensure Environment, Health & Safety operations on-site. This course empowers learners in Module four to recognize the critical role of bill of quantities in pile foundations. Understand challenges during pile execution and discover effective remedies. Additionally, gain insights into using software for pile foundation analysis, specifically focusing on mastering PLAXIS 3D. Target Learners: Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering Post-Graduate Students of Geotechnical Engineering Practicing Engineers in Pile Construction based projects. Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain Prerequisites: Soil Mechanics Foundation Engineering Reinforced Concrete Design Basics of Pile Foundation