Learn the key principles governing the design, installation, and maintenance of sheet pile structures. This module covers soil behaviour, loads, failure mechanisms, calculation methods, cost optimization, corrosion protection, and driving techniques. It also introduces structural-health monitoring and shows how reliable data can support maintenance, safety, and service-life extension.
Soil characteristics and geotechnical investigation
Full Code
APP0103AM210
Module Type
E-learning
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What you will learn
• Distinguish between cohesive, granular, and organic soils.
• Explain the roles of cohesion, friction, unit weight, and soil stiffness.
• Recognise how groundwater affects soil and retaining-wall behaviour.
• Identify common field and laboratory investigation methods.
• Understand how reliable soil data supports safer design, more efficient section selection, and predictable installation.
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