IES Virtual Classroom - Module 2 Construction of Underground and Related Structures-Earth Retaining Structures (2nd Run)

Introduction

Many structures have to be built below ground. Engineers and Resident Technical Officers need to be familiar with the construction and supervision of underground and associated structures such as foundations, basements, tunnels and earth-retaining structures.

Objectives

The specific objective of Module 2 on “Earth Retaining Structures” is to familiarize participants with various types of earth retaining structures adopted in Singapore and the region. This module is useful to those who are involved in the construction and supervision of earth retaining structures used in civil engineering and building projects.

Course Outline

1.      Gravity retaining walls

2.      Gabion retaining walls

3.      Crib walls

4.      Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls

5.      Soil nailed walls

6.      Ground anchored walls

7.      Contiguous and secant pile walls

8.      Sheet piled walls

9.      Diaphragm walls

10.   Soldier piles and timber lagging walls

11.    Cassion Construction & Ground Improvement in retaining Structure

Supported by Union Trade Assistance Programme (UTAP)   (To be confirmed)

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