Many of the risks associated with construction projects are related to the geology. The successful delivery of such projects heavily relies on proper ground investigations and the proper management of the geological and geotechnical risks associated with ground. Ground conditions are seldom unforeseen if the site evaluation is properly done and based on the concept that the geotechnical site characteristics are the direct product of the site’s geological and geomorphological history.
In this course you will learn the importance of the total geological history for the design of, for example, piled foundations, raft foundations and/or excavations in complex geological settings. You will learn the fundamentals of geology and rock mechanics and get practical guidelines to deal with spatial variability and unforeseen ground conditions for ground- and foundation engineering applications.
This course is part of the CGF-courses of KIVI. Lecturers are specialist with a large experience in geological engineering in worldwide and Dutch context. The course is concluded with a written exam.
The following topics are covered during this course:
Project managers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, hydraulic engineers, structural engineers, geologists, geoscientists. Engineering consultants, dredging companies, contractors, oil-gas industry, offshore industry, mining industry.
Read our interview with the course leaders and one of the past participants, as recently published in 'Vakblad Geotechniek'.
| Study points: |
3 (Kenniseenheden Constructeursregister) |
Language |
The program will be taught in English. |
Introduction
Siefko Slob, Cohere Consultants, and Joost van der Schrier, Royal HaskoningDHV
General geology
Steve Hencher, University of Leeds
Geological environments
Steve Hencher, University of Leeds
Surface processes (erosion, weathering)
Siefko Slob, Cohere Consultants
The total geology approach
Joost van der Schrier, Royal HaskoningDHV
Mechanics of rock and soil
Robert Hack, University of Twente
Dinoloket/NLOG/BRO/AHN: models and data
Michiel van de Meulen, TNO
Case study and excercise
Joost van der Schrier, Royal HaskoningDHV
General geology of The Netherlands
Kim Cohen, University of Utrecht
Shallow geology of The Netherlands
Kim Cohen, University of Utrecht
Geological construction materials (rock and soil)
Peter Verhoef, TU Delft
Laboratory testing of rock and soil materials
Peter Verhoef, TU Delft, and Wim Verwaal, Delft University of Technology
Visit to TU Delft rock and soil testing laboratory
Wim Verwaal, Delft University of Technology
Siefko Slob, Cohere Consultants and Robert Hack, University of Twente
Desk study, RS and geological field survey
Site investigations (difficult soils, rock)
Geophysical survey
Case study and excercise
all lectured by Rodriaan Spruit, urban development Rotterdam
Excavation design, slope stability analysis
Siefko Slob, Cohere Consultants
Offshore excavation and dredging
Peter Verhoef, TU Delft
Foundation design (piling in rock)
Marga Hoogvliet, Ballast-Nedam
Tunnel design in rock masses
Robert Hack, University of Twente
Examination training
Siefko Slob, Cohere Consultants, Joost van der Schrier, Royal HaskoningDHV and Robert Hack, University of Twente