The specialization "Construction Practices in Deep Excavations and Tunnels" includes three interconnected courses, each spanning 10 to 12 hours, designed to provide an in-depth understanding of underground construction. The first course, "Deep Excavations and Support Systems" covers vital topics such as underground structures, site investigation, pre-excavation support systems, retaining systems, and the design of embedded systems. This course equips learners with the skills to perform effective site investigations and implement various support systems. The second course, "Tunnel Construction Practices" explores tunnel construction methods, design principles, tunnel boring machines (TBMs), and monitoring systems, providing insights into selecting construction methods and ensuring tunnel safety and efficiency. The third course, "Underground Metros, Shafts, and Caverns" focuses on constructing and designing complex underground structures like metro stations, shafts, and caverns, emphasizing construction techniques and methodologies for these large-scale projects. Targeted learners for this course include undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, and fresh industry professionals in the Indian Subcontinent. By completing this specialization, learners will acquire comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and proficiency in advanced tools and techniques, enhancing their ability to manage complex underground construction projects and advancing their careers in this field.
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Course 1: Deep Excavations and Support Systems
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on "Deep Excavations and Support Systems" offers a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Tunnel Construction Practices
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on "Tunnel Construction Practices" provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of tunnel ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns
- Offered by L&T EduTech. This course covers the modules on Caverns, shafts, construction methods of underground stations, Underground station ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on "Deep Excavations and Support Systems" offers a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Tunnel Construction Practices
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on "Tunnel Construction Practices" provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of tunnel ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns
- Offered by L&T EduTech. This course covers the modules on Caverns, shafts, construction methods of underground stations, Underground station ... Enroll for free.
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The course on "Deep Excavations and Support Systems" offers a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of underground construction and soil retention. Beginning with an exploration of tunnels, caverns, and shafts, the course covers diverse applications and construction methods, emphasizing stress distribution complexities and the pivotal role of site investigation. It then delves into Pre-Excavation Support Systems, dissecting rock mass classification, excavation methods, and various support techniques like Ground Freezing and Face Grouting. The Retaining Systems module follows, providing insights into structures for soil stabilization, including Contiguous Pile, Secant Pile, Soldier Pile, Sheet Pile, and D-Wall. The final module, "Concepts and Tools in Embedded Retaining Systems," addresses design parameters, lateral earth pressures, and numerical modeling, integrating practical applications and relevant codes. This comprehensive course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed for efficient, safe, and successful deep excavation projects. This course is majorly for consumption in the Indian subcontinent and the target audience are undergraduate and post graduate students, faculties and freshers who has entered the industry as young professionals. Target Learners This course is majorly for the leaners in the Indian Subcontinent  Undergraduate students in Civil Engineering  post graduate students in geotechnical Engineering  faculties and freshers who has entered the industry as young professionals
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The course on "Tunnel Construction Practices" provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of tunnel engineering. Beginning with an in-depth understanding of tunnel components and the intricacies of the design process, the course covers failure types and emphasizes the critical importance of safety. It delves into various excavation methods, considering geological factors, and explores the types of supports crucial for tunnel stability. The modules further cover design methodologies, instrumentation, monitoring strategies, and the application of tunnel boring machines. Through a holistic approach, learners gain practical insights into the planning, design, and construction of tunnels, ensuring a well-rounded skill set for successful and safe tunnel construction practices. This course is majorly for consumption in the Indian subcontinent and the target audience are undergraduate and post graduate students, faculties and freshers who has entered the industry as young professionals. Target Learners This course is majorly for the leaners in the Indian Subcontinent  Undergraduate students in Civil Engineering  post graduate students in geotechnical Engineering  faculties and freshers who has entered the industry as young professionals
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This course covers the modules on Caverns, shafts, construction methods of underground stations, Underground station design methodology and underground station analysis. Beginning with in depth understanding of the types, uses and construction of caverns, it also covers shafts used for underground construction, construction practices in shafts . The different types of underground Metro stations, an overview of the modelling and analysis and construction practices of underground metro stations is also covered in this course. This comprehensive course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed for efficient, safe, and successful underground metro projects and caverns. This course is majorly for consumption in the Indian subcontinent and the target audience are undergraduate and post graduate students, faculties and freshers who has entered the industry as young professionals. Target Learners This course is majorly for the leaners in the Indian Subcontinent  Undergraduate students in Civil Engineering  post graduate students in geotechnical Engineering  faculties and freshers who has entered the industry as young professionals
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