Description

Geotechnical slope projects are on the rise, and acquiring the skills to operate successfully in this sector is a highly disruptive skill in an ever-growing industry"

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The postgraduate certificate in Slope Analysis and Stability 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 thematic 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, screens, tunnels... 

The postgraduate certificate, besides standing out the differences in the behavior of slopes in rocks and soils, analyzes the different elements that influence their behavior, the treatment of geological data to be obtained and observes the necessary analyses for a correct knowledge of the components and behavior of slopes.  

But beyond simple modeling, slopes have a series of associated processes, such as their protection as temporary or long-term works and their most common practical uses, which will be the subject of the topics of this module.  

In short, the postgraduate certificate in Slope Analysis and Stability 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 the sectors or parties involved in this field. The program is also made up of exercises based on real cases of situations currently managed or previously faced by the teaching team. 

All this, throughout a 100% online training that provides the student with the ease of being able to take it wherever and whenever they want. You will only need a device with internet access, and you will be able to access a universe of knowledge that will be the main basis for engineers to position themselves in a sector that is increasingly demanded by companies in various sectors.  

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"

This postgraduate certificate in Slope Analysis and Stability contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

  • Practical cases presented by experts in Civil Engineering and Geotechnics
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

TECH puts in your hand a great opportunity that will allow you to expand your knowledge and become a first level professional"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of Slope Analysis and Stability, who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from reference 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 an immersive program designed to learn 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 educational year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in Slope Analysis and Slope Stability.  

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

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Apply the latest advances in geotechnical slope behavior in your daily practice and give your resume a valuable boost"

Objectives

TECH has designed this postgraduate certificate with the objective of training engineering professionals to be able to design, implement and work in civil works, knowing in depth everything related to the geotechnical behavior of slopes and the technical and professional aspects at national and international level that directly affect it. To this end, specific aspects of the profession that stand out for their enormous importance in today's business landscape will be addressed, and for which large corporations are increasingly demanding competent engineers with a solid specialized training. 

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With this program, TECH has only one goal: to help you grow in your profession and become a prestigious engineer"

General Objectives

  • Delve deeper into kinds of grounds, not only in their typology but also in their behavior Not only in the evident differentiation of stresses and deformations of soils and rocks, but also under particular but very common conditions, such as the presence of water or seismic disturbances
  • Efficiently recognize the needs for soil characterization, being able to design campaigns with the optimal means for each type of structure, optimizing and giving added value to the study of materials
  • Identify the behavior of slopes and semi-subterranean structures such as foundations or walls in their different typologies This complete identification must be based on understanding and being able to anticipate the behavior of the terrain, the structure and its interface 
  • Know in detail the possible faults that each set can produce and as a consequence have a deep understanding of the repair operations or improvement of materials to mitigate damage
  • Receive a complete tour of tunnel and gallery excavation methodologies, analyzing all drilling procedures, design constraints, support and lining

Specific Objectives

  • Determine, for soils and rocks, the stability conditions and behavior of slopes, whether it is stable or unstable, and the stability margin
  • Define the loads to which each part of the slope is subjected , and the operations that can be carried out on them
  • Investigate the potential mechanisms of slope failure , and the analysis of practical cases of this type of failure
  • Determine the sensitivity or susceptibility of slopes to different mechanisms or triggering factors, including external effects such as the presence of water, the effect of rainfall, earthquakes, etc.
  • Compare the effectiveness of different remediation or stabilization options and their effect on slope stability
  • Learn more about the different options for improving and protecting slopes, from the point of view of structural stability and the conditions to which they may be subjected during their service life
  • Design optimal slopes in terms of safety, reliability and economy
  • Review the application of slopes in hydraulic works as a major part of the design and use of major slopes
  • Detail the calculation methodologies associated with finite elements currently in use for the design of this type of elements  
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A training program designed through practical cases that will teach you how to act in real situation in daily practice in your profession” 

Postgraduate Certificate in Slope Analysis and Stability

In engineering, planning is everything. Any detail left out, no matter how minor it may seem, can lead to economic and structural detriment at best, and increased risk to human lives at worst. The detailing and/or updating of geotechnical and topographic elements is a notorious advantage when planning a work, therefore, TECH Technological University presents its Postgraduate Certificate in Slope Analysis and Stability, an opportunity addressed to all engineering personnel to work in the scrutiny of soils and terrains where there is a slope. The program will be completely online, so you will have free time, self-regulation in the intensity of classes and you can even combine these studies with other activities of a personal nature. If you want to position yourself successfully in a wide demand labor sector such as construction, here we give you a solid and visionary bases that will make you make a difference among the rest.

Dare to learn more about slopes

Seismic and geological disturbances, terrain behavior or even the proper identification of soils and rocks play a fundamental role when placing a civil engineering work or similar. These components, of course, are not independent of the formation of slopes, but are intrinsically interpenetrated with them. In cases such as dams and earth channels or road embankments, the stability of the slope is basically an extension of the foundations themselves that ensures the safety of the structure. Do you know how to acquire expertise for an optimal analysis of these elements? With our Postgraduate Certificate, a very complete tour through fourteen theoretical items where you will learn about: slope equilibrium and calculation, factors that influence stability, breaks and discontinuities, dikes in maritime works, simulation and comparative software, among many others that will increase the professionalism status in the execution of your work. Do not hesitate, join the largest online engineering school in the world.