E-Learning

Soil Compaction Quality Control: Means, Methods, and Mechanics of Compaction -- eLearning Course

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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