Engineering Uses of Geotextiles
This course provides an analysis of various geotextiles, test methods for evaluating their properties, and recommended design and installation procedures. It covers physical properties, functions, design methods, design details and construction procedures for geotextiles as used in pavements, railroad beds, retaining wall earth embankment, rip-rap, concrete revetment, and drain construction. It also describes various geotextile functions such as pavements, filtration and drainage, reinforced embankments, railroads, erosion and sediment control, and earth retaining walls.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions to earn 6 PDH credits.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Geotextiles in pavement applications
- Filtration and drainage
- Geotextile reinforced embankment on soft foundations
- Railroad track construction and rehabilitation
- Erosion and sediment control
- Reinforced soil walls
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
