Course Summary:

This course presents guidance and information for the geotechnical investigation necessary for the selection and design of foundations for heavy and light buildings constructed in expansive clay soil areas.

Learning Objectives:

The information in this course is generally applicable to many types of structures such as residences, warehouses, and multistory buildings. Emphasis is given to the maintenance of an environment that encourages constant moisture conditions in the foundation soils during and following construction.
Special attention is given to specific requirements of the structure such as limitations on allowable differential movement. For further details click on the Course Topics #12 and quiz 12 hyperlink below.