Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Investigation, Foundation|Online

Overview

Why Attend

The Geotechnical Engineering training course by This course provides comprehensive knowledge of soil behavior, ground conditions, site investigation, foundation design, and ground improvement techniques. The programme examines the engineering principles used to evaluate subsurface conditions and develop safe, stable, and economical foundations for buildings, bridges, highways, tunnels, and other civil engineering infrastructure.

Designed within the Construction and Civil Engineering Training course specialization and categorized under Engineering maintenance and operation, the course covers soil mechanics, foundation engineering, site investigation, and geotechnical analysis. Participants develop practical knowledge for interpreting soil data, assessing bearing capacity and settlement, selecting suitable foundation systems, evaluating ground risks, and applying appropriate ground improvement solutions.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand fundamental principles of Geotechnical Engineering.
Apply soil mechanics principles to engineering problems.
Understand soil classification, properties, stresses, and behavior.
Plan and interpret site investigation activities.
Evaluate soil strength, bearing capacity, settlement, and stability.
Apply principles of foundation engineering to foundation selection and design.
Conduct basic geotechnical analysis for construction projects.
Identify geotechnical hazards and subsurface risks.
Understand ground improvement techniques and their applications.
Support safe, economical, and technically sound geotechnical decisions.

Target Audience

Civil and Geotechnical Engineers
Structural and Foundation Engineers
Site Investigation Professionals
Construction Engineers and Project Managers
Infrastructure and Development Professionals
Soil and Materials Testing Specialists
Engineering Consultants
Ground Improvement and Foundation Contractors
Site Engineers and Construction Supervisors
Professionals involved in geotechnical engineering, soil investigation, foundation design, and ground improvement

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

Principles and scope of Geotechnical Engineering
Soil formation and geological conditions
Soil classification and engineering properties
Soil phases and index properties
Engineering applications of geotechnical principles

Module 2: Soil Mechanics and Soil Behavior

Principles of soil mechanics
Soil compaction and consolidation
Permeability and seepage
Effective stress principles
Shear strength and stress-strain behavior
Soil settlement and deformation

Module 3: Site Investigation and Ground Characterization

Principles of site investigation
Site reconnaissance and investigation planning
Boreholes, sampling, and field testing
Standard Penetration Testing and Cone Penetration Testing
Groundwater investigation
Laboratory soil testing and interpretation

Module 4: Geotechnical Analysis and Soil Stability

Principles of geotechnical analysis
Bearing capacity assessment
Settlement calculations
Slope stability
Earth pressure and retaining structures
Groundwater and seepage considerations

Module 5: Foundation Engineering

Principles of foundation engineering
Shallow and deep foundations
Isolated, strip, raft, and combined foundations
Pile foundations and pile capacity
Foundation settlement and serviceability
Foundation selection based on site conditions

Module 6: Foundation Design and Construction

Foundation design principles
Structural and geotechnical requirements
Load transfer mechanisms
Foundation excavation and preparation
Construction quality control
Foundation inspection and performance monitoring

Module 7: Ground Improvement Techniques

Principles of ground improvement
Soil compaction and densification
Preloading and consolidation techniques
Grouting and stabilization
Soil reinforcement
Drainage and ground modification methods

Module 8: Geotechnical Risk Management

Identification of geotechnical hazards
Weak and expansive soils
Landslides and slope instability
Groundwater and seepage risks
Settlement and foundation failure risks
Risk assessment and mitigation

Module 9: Geotechnical Monitoring and Quality Control

Ground movement monitoring
Settlement and deformation measurement
Instrumentation and data collection
Foundation performance monitoring
Construction quality assurance
Interpretation of geotechnical monitoring results

Module 10: Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Applications

Geotechnical considerations for infrastructure projects
Sustainable ground engineering
Digital tools for geotechnical assessment
Integrated soil and foundation analysis
Lifecycle considerations for foundations
Best practices in modern Geotechnical Engineering

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

15 - 19 Nov, 2026

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

15 - 19 Nov, 2026

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

2027 Schedule & Fees

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

14 - 18 Feb, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

14 - 18 Feb, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

16 - 20 May, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

16 - 20 May, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

15 - 19 Aug, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

15 - 19 Aug, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

14 - 18 Nov, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

14 - 18 Nov, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Investigation, Foundation Design and Ground Improvement Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees