GroundModels presents a series of exercises using typical site data to which further data can be added by purchasing virtual boreholes, to answer practical problems about the ground on site.
Also using geological and geotechnical data of the sort encountered in ground engineering projects; maps of geology & topography, air photos & sensed images, borehole logs, pictures from site, all usually of different ages, and the interactive opportunity to drill virtual bore holes.
Three levels of prior knowledge are addressed by the exercises within the Modules.
The
Introduction to Ground Modelling elearning falls under:
Basic is targeted at engineers and environmental scientists working with geology and geologists for the first time, and at geologists who have just started to work with ground engineers. For the non-geologist it assumes no prior qualification in geology other than an acquaintance with the subject. For the geologist it assumes an ability to deliver quantified and unambiguous illustrations for basic geology at a site scale.
Other learning levels are: Advanced and Developed.
Basic, Advanced and Developed modules each provide the user with training in the logic, understanding and practice required to deliver validated geological components of a
Ground Investigation Report and a
Geotechnical Design Report as now required by:
- BS5930:2015 Code of practice for ground investigations.
- BS EN 1997-1:2004+A1:2013 Eurocode 7. Geotechnical design. Part 1. General rules.
- UK National Annex to BS EN 1997-1:2004+A1:2013 Eurocode 7. Geotechnical design. Part 1 General rules.
- BS EN 1997-2:2007 Eurocode 7. Geotechnical design. Part 2. Ground investigation and testing.
- UK National Annex to BS EN 1997-2:2007 Eurocode 7. Ground investigation and testing.
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mobile device such as a
laptop,
mobile or tablet to view the course contents. You will also need to use a pencil and paper to complete drawings required for the solutions.
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