Engineering Description of soil and rock to BS5930 (1999) & Eurocode 7 - a one day course for engineering and environmental professionals

Course Summary

This course provides comprehensive practical, hands-on experience in the description of soil and rock for both engineering and environmental investigations based on BS5930 (1999) ("Code of practice for site investigations") and the new Eurocode 7. BS5930 provides a consistent framework for site investigation and contains the guidance allowing the standardisation of material description which is universally used throughout the UK engineering and environmental industries. Eurocode 7 aims to standardise site investigation and design on an international level and will gradullay replace BS5930 over the next few years prior to its enforcement in March 2010. The course puts into context the role of sample description within the design process and provides extensive practical experience with laboratory sessions practicing the loggng of varied soil and rock samples. Course handouts are designed to provide a lasting reference tool both in the office and field. The course is accredited for CPD by the Geological Society of London.

Who should attend

The course will be of direct relevance to geologists, environmental scientists and civil engineers with little or no practical site investigation experience. The course imparts sufficient practical experience and knowledge to allow participants to provide accurate soil and rock descriptions to BS5930 & Eurocode 7, both when on site and in the laboratory / office.

Venue

The courses are generally held near Gloucester, although courses can be arranged throughout the U.K. We can also offer in-house courses for U.K based geotechnical and environmental companies or other concerned parties.