MODULE I: Geomechanical Behavior (4 hours)
- Nature and geomechanical behavior of expansion and collapse
- Historical cases and consequences in civil engineering projects
- Identification of critical areas
- Active zone depth
MODULE II: Characterization Methods (6 hours)
- Direct mineralogical identification methods: XRD
- Indirect mineralogical identification methods: Activity
- Direct predictive methods: oedometer, free expansion
- Indirect predictive methods: correlations
MODULE III: Modeling of mechanical behavior (4 hours)
- Constitutive models for predicting swelling
- Criteria for evaluating collapse with triaxial tests
MODULE IV: Impact on engineering projects (4 hours)
- Design for shallow foundations and settlement calculations
- Adjusting the load and drain to prevent collapse
MODULE V: Mitigation and Remediation Methods (6 hours)
- Mitigation of problems in expansive clays (chemical and mechanical)
- Mitigation of collapsible soils (compaction and drainage)
- Case studies and practical application