Thanks to this very complete Postgraduate certificate you will learn about the most significant characteristics of Superficial Foundations and you will grow in your profession" 

The Postgraduate certificate in Superficial Foundations 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. 

This TECH Postgraduate certificate is dedicated to shallow foundations, which aim at the technical deepening of the aspects involved in the design and behavior of these elements. 

Surface foundations are well known elements, especially because they are the most common typology chosen to solve the structure-ground contact. For this reason, this module does not deal with basic aspects of these elements, which should already be known by the student, but with more in-depth aspects, such as the evolution of displacements and stresses depending on the type of elements to be used. 

This Postgraduate certificate in Superficial Foundations 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. 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, through a 100% online specialization 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.

Apply the latest advances in this field and give your curriculum a boost of value thanks to this very complete Postgraduate certificate from TECH"

This Postgraduate certificate in Superficial Foundations is the most comprehensive and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the specialization are:

• 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 self-assessment can be used 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.

Its Multimedia Content, elaborated with the latest Educational Technology, will allow the Professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a Simulated Environment that will provide an immersive specialization 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. 

Take advantage of the latest educational technology to get up-to-date in Superficial Foundations without leaving home"

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work. You choose where and when to train"

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.

You will have access to a first class syllabus presented in multimedia format and specially designed to enable you to successfully enter this professional sector" 

Module 1. Superficial Foundations 

1.1. Footings and Foundation Slabs

1.1.1. Most Common Types of Footings 
1.1.2. Rigid and Flexible Footings  
1.1.3. Large Shallow Foundations 

1.2. Design Criteria and Regulations

1.2.1. Factors that Affect Footing Design 
1.2.2. Elements Included in International Foundation Regulations 
1.2.3. General Comparison Between Normative Criteria for Shallow Foundations 

1.3. Actions Carried Out on Foundations

1.3.1. Actions in Buildings 
1.3.2. Actions in Retaining Structures
1.3.3. Terrain Actions 

1.4. Foundation Stability

1.4.1. Bearing Capacity of the Soil 
1.4.2. Sliding Stability of the Footing 
1.4.3. Tipping Stability 

1.5. Ground Friction and Adhesion Enhancement 

1.5.1. Soil Characteristics Influencing Soil-Structure Friction 
1.5.2. Soil-Structure Friction According to the Foundation Material 
1.5.3. Soil-Citation Friction Improvement Methodologies 

1.6. Foundation Repairs

1.6.1. Need of Foundation Repair 
1.6.2. Types of Repairs
1.6.3. Underlay Foundations 

1.7. Displacement in Foundation Elements

1.7.1. Displacement Limitation in Shallow Foundations 
1.7.2. Consideration of Displacement in the Calculation of Shallow Foundations 
1.7.3. Estimated Calculations in the Short Term And in the Long Term  

1.8. Comparative Relative Costs

1.8.1. Estimated Value of Foundation Costs 
1.8.2. Comparison According to Superficial Foundations 
1.8.3. Estimation of Repair Costs 

1.9. Alternative Methods. Foundation Pits 

1.9.1. Semi-deep Superficial Foundations 
1.9.2. Calculation and Use of Pit Foundations 
1.9.3. Limitations and Uncertainties About the Methodology 

1.10. Types of Faults in Superficial Foundations

1.10.1. Classic Breakages and Capacity Loss in Superficial Foundations 
1.10.2. Ultimate Strength of Shallow Foundations Global Capacities and Safety Coefficients

A unique learning opportunity that will catapult your career to the next level Don't let it slip away"