Only with proper training will the engineer be able to grow in their career and position themselves as a prestigious professional" 

The Postgraduate certificate in Seismicity Mechanics of the Continuous Medium and Constitutive Models Applied to Geotechnical Engineering is academically designed to provide a deep knowledge, starting from 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.  

During the training, one of the most significant and most influential aspects in the calculation of structural elements, which involves an increase in stress and the need to make technical and design modifications in elements to be built, is the presence of seismic disturbances, as a change in the mechanics of the continuous soil.  

Seismic disturbances represent one of the major drawbacks for structures that every professional must consider, both in design and construction. The dynamic response of the ground and its interface with the structure, as well as the damage that may occur to structural and nonstructural elements, depend not only on the characteristics of the seismic action, but also on the behavior of the entire structural system. 

For all these reasons, the Postgraduate certificate in Seismicity Mechanics of the Continuous Medium and Constitutive Models Applied to Geotechnics integrates the most complete and innovative educational program in the current market in terms of knowledge and latest available technologies, as well as encompassing all the 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. 

All this, along a 100% online training that provides the student with the ease of being able to take it wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access, and you will be able to access a universe of knowledge that will be the main asset of the engineer when positioning themselves in a sector that is increasingly in demand by companies in various sectors. 

This very complete Postgraduate certificate that Tech puts in your hands will allow you to acquire deep competences in mechanical seismicity of the continuous medium and will allow you to grow personally and professionally"

This Postgraduate certificate in Seismicity Mechanics of the Continuous Medium and Constitutive Models Applied to Geotechnical Engineering contains the most complete and updated educational program in 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
• Content that is accessible 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.

We have you the largest content library in the industry. It has been specially designed to give your career the boost it needs" 

Module 1: Seismicity Mechanics of the Continuous Medium and Constitutive Models Application to Soil and Rocks

1.1. Seismic Response of Soils

1.1.1. Seismic Effect in Soils
1.1.2. Non-lineal Behaviour in Soils 
1.1.3. Induced Effects Due to Seismic Action

1.2. Seismic Study in Regulations

1.2.1. Properties of Seismic Regulations
1.2.2. Interaction Between International Standards
1.2.3. Comparison of Parameters and Validations 

1.3. Estimated Ground Motion under Seismic Conditions

1.3.1. Predominant Frequency in a Stratum
1.3.2. Jake's Thrust Theory
1.3.3. Nakamura Simulation

1.4. Earthquake Simulation and Modeling.

1.4.1. Semiempirical Formulas 
1.4.2. Simulations in Finite Element Modeling
1.4.3. Analysis of Results  

1.5. Seismicity in Foundations and Structures

1.5.1. Modulus of Elasticity in Earthquakes
1.5.2. Variation in the Stress-strain Relationship 
1.5.3. Specific Rules for Piles

1.6. Seismicity in Excavations 

1.6.1. Influence of Earthquakes on Earth Pressure
1.6.2. Typologies of Equilibrium Losses in Earthquakes
1.6.3. Measures for Control and Improvement of Excavation in Earthquakes 

1.7. Site Studies and Seismic Hazard Calculations

1.7.1. General Criteria of Design
1.7.2. Seismic Danger in Structures
1.7.3. Special Seismic Construction Systems for Foundations and Structures 

1.8. Liquefaction in Saturated Granular Soils

1.8.1. Liquefaction Phenomenon
1.8.2. Reliability of Calculations Against Liquefaction
1.8.3. Evolution of Parameters in Liquefactive Soils 

1.9. Seismic Resilience in Soils and Rocks

1.9.1. Fragility Curves 
1.9.2. Seismic Risk Calculations
1.9.3. Estimation of Soil Resistance

1.10. Transmission of Other Types of Waves in the Field Sound Through Ground

1.10.1. Vibrations Present in the Ground
1.10.2. Transmission of Waves and Vibrations in Different Types of Soil
1.10.3. Disturbance Transmission Modeling

This training will allow you to advance in your career in a seamless way”