Soil Compaction Quality Control: Means, Methods, and Mechanics of Compaction -- eLearning Course
Price:
$115
About the Course
This course provides a broad overview of the means, methods and mechanics of compaction.
Coverage includes: the various types of earth fills and how they should be prepared for compaction; compaction mechanisms; factors that impact compaction; the influence of compaction on engineering properties; compaction mechanics in adverse weather conditions; and compaction equipment.
This course can be completed in approximately 75 minutes.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the different types of earth fill used in compaction
- Explain the key elements of the compaction process
- Identify the difference between compaction and consolidation
- Describe the effect of moisture on very dry, moderately dry, and wet soil
- State the main points of how a laboratory compaction test is conducted
- Explain the effect of compaction effort using a compaction curve
- Summarize the effect of compaction on shear strength, compressibility, water holding capacity, shrink and swell of soil
- Explain the concept of Optimum Moisture Content using a chart
- List the results of density tests conducted for wet/dry of optimum conditions
- Identify the challenges of working with different soil types -- frozen soil, extremely wet and dry soils
- Describe the purpose and operational procedures of the various compaction equipment.
Audience
Anyone who needs an understanding of soil compaction principles and techniques.
Certificate and CEUs
CEUs: .1 or 1 PDH
Certificate: A certificate is available upon successful completion of the course and an 80% or higher score on the exam.
Access
1 year online subscription for a Single-User Only via username/password. Requires internet access.
For pricing for Multi-User access or for more information, please contact sales here or call 1-877-909-ASTM.
Stock #
TRAIN-MNL70MMMC-PASS