A high-level training specially designed to lead the engineer to success in their profession"  

The Postgraduate certificate in Soil and Geotechnical Characterization and Auscultation of Construction Works in Soils and Rocks is academically designed to provide in-depth knowledge, based on advanced concepts already acquired in the world of civil engineering and from a practical application point of view, of the most important geotechnical aspects that can be found in different types of civil works.

The content ranges from the specific behavior of soils and rocks, with a constant differentiation of both types of terrain throughout all the topics, to their direct application in foundations and structures.  

The Postgraduate certificate, has a syllabus that mixes some of them with more applied theoretical load (such as those related to the models of ground behavior, the necessary requirements for a good identification of soils and rocks or the interaction of the ground with seismic disturbances), with others with eminent component of practical analysis, where the knowledge acquired on the behavior of the ground and its stress-strain states of this first part, are applied to the usual structures of Geotechnical Engineering: slopes, walls, walls, screens, tunnels…..

Likewise, during this course, the study of the thrusts present in soil retaining structures and the structural analysis of how they behave under these loads will be addressed, there is a large part of this module that will refer to the displacements at the back of these elements.  

Surface settlement after the execution of these structures and lateral displacements of the structures together with the description of the elements involved in the design of bracing for deep excavations are points that are also addressed throughout the Postgraduate certificate. 

The topics covered during this training end with an approach to the statistical calculation and the safety coefficients used in the calculations of these elements in both provisional and definitive stages.  

Therefore, the Postgraduate certificate in Geotechnical Characterization and Auscultation of Construction Works in Soils and Rocks integrates the most complete and innovative educational program in the current market in terms of knowledge and latest available technologies, in addition to encompassing all sectors or parties involved in this field. In addition, the Postgraduate certificate consists of exercises based on real cases of situations currently managed or previously faced by the teaching team. 

Apply the latest advances in soil and rock geotechnics in your daily practice and give your resume a value boost"

This Postgraduate certificate in Geotechnical Characterization and Auscultation of Construction Works in Soils and Rocks is the most comprehensive and up-to-date educational program on the market. 

The most important features of the program include: 

• The development of practical cases presented in Courses in Civil and
• Geotechnical Engineering 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the course, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection papers
• Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will be provided with innovative teaching materials and resources that will facilitate the learning process and the retention of the contents learned for a longer period of time"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced engineers.  

A 100% online training that will allow you to combine your studies with the rest of your daily activities"

The syllabus of the Postgraduate certificate is structured as a comprehensive tour through each and every one of the concepts required to understand and work in this field. Thus, through a novel didactic approach, based on the practical application of the contents, the engineer will learn and understand the functioning of geotechnics and foundations, knowing how to design and implement projects in this sense, providing high safety indexes and services to the companies. This, in addition to adding value to your professional profile, will make you a much better prepared professional to work in a variety of environments.

A comprehensive syllabus focused on acquiring knowledge and converting it into real skills, created to propel you to excellence" 

Module 1: Ground Recognition: Characterization and Auscultation 

1.1. Geotechnical Study

1.1.1. Terrain Recognition
1.1.2. Content of the Geotechnical Study
1.1.3. On-site Testing and Trials

1.2. Standards for the Execution of Tests

1.2.1. Basis of Testing Standards
1.2.2. Comparison of International Standards
1.2.3. Results and Interactions

1.3. Field Probes and Reconnaissance

1.3.1. Probes 
1.3.2. Static and Dynamic Penetration Tests
1.3.3. Permeability Tests

1.4. Identification Tests

1.4.1. Status Tests
1.4.2. Resistance Tests 
1.4.3. Expansivity and Aggressivity Tests 

1.5. Considerations Prior to Proposing Geotechnical Surveys

1.5.1. Perforation Program
1.5.2. Geotechnical Performance and Scheduling
1.5.3. Geological Factors 

1.6. Perforation Fluids

1.6.1. Variety of Perforation Fluids 
1.6.2. Fluid Characteristics: Viscosity
1.6.3. Additives and Applications

1.7. Geological-geotechnical Testing, Geomechanical Stations

1.7.1. Test Typology
1.7.2. Determination of Geomechanical Stations
1.7.3. Characterization at Great Depth. 

1.8. Pumping Wells and Pumping Tests

1.8.1. Typology and Means Required
1.8.2. Test Planning
1.8.3. Interpretation of the Results 

1.9. Geophysical Investigation

1.9.1. Seismic Methods
1.9.2. Electric Methods
1.9.3. Interpretation and Results

1.10.  Auscultation

1.10.1. Superficial and Firm Auscultation
1.10.2. Auscultation of Movements, Stresses and Dynamics
1.10.3. Application of New Technologies in Auscultation 

This training will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"