Triaxial Lab Testing for Earth Dams
Location:
Online
Date:
02/13/2024
Description:
Join us on February 13, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Triaxial Lab Testing for Earth Dams. The triaxial test is the premier laboratory test to evaluate shear strength conditions for earthen embankment dams. This test is common practice in geotechnical engineering but requires a good understanding of the different laboratory steps and procedures. This webinar will present concepts of the triaxial test as it applies to embankment dams. Different stages of a triaxial test such as specimen preparation, saturation, consolidation, and shearing will be discussed in detail. The different types of tests available (UU, CU, CD) for the different loading conditions during the life of an earthen dam will also be discussed. The application of different triaxial tests for different situations will be explained for practical situations in the field.
Learning objectives attendees will receive from this webinar:
- Understand the fundamental principles of triaxial testing of soils.
- Understand how to use the control of drainage to develop different types of triaxial testing.
- Understand how to obtain shear strength parameters for design or rehabilitation of earth dams.
PDHS AVAILABLE:
- This course qualifies for 2 PDHs.
REGISTRATION FEES:
- Member Rate: $99
- Non-Member Rate: $130 - Join ASDSO before registering and save!
