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Overview
The course will provide a sound background to decision-making relating the implementation of geotechnical design. You’ll learn to analyse and design some typical geotechnical structures, with topics being reviewed within the context of safe and sustainable development.
Outcomes
By the end of this Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigation and Design course at Nottingham Trent University, you’ll be able to:
- understand a range of geophysical techniques that relate to civil engineering applications
- identify and apply geophysical investigation methods for different types of work
- display an understanding of the accuracies, limitations and other implications of using different methods
- demonstrate how theory is used to analyse the behaviour of geotechnical structures
- undertake the design of geotechnical structures in accordance with current standards
- show insight into the sustainability and Health and Safety issues
- use a range of investigation equipment
- process different types of investigation data using appropriate methodologies
- produce a ground profile with engineering parameters
- interpret and communicate your findings
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- The theory of electromagnetic wave propagation
- Ground penetrating radar
- Electrical methods (resistivity and conductivity)
- Seismic methods (refraction, reflection and surface wave analysis)
- Gravity methods
- Magnetic methods
- Critical state theory
- Stress paths
- Unsaturated soil mechanics
- Ground improvement
- Reinforced soil
- Dynamic loading (pavements/rail environments)
- Laterally loaded piles
- Pile groups
- The development of brownfield sites, including engineered and non-engineered fill material, and contaminated land implications
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 40 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
- You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
- If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a built environment subject area.
- Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1150 GBP / full≈ 1150 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1150 GBP / full≈ 1150 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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