This course focuses on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Students are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Testing methods are demonstrated and an exercise is conducted, allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Course Highlight Exercise on use of instrumentation and soil testing methods. Continuing Education accepts payment by a check made payable to Georgia Tech or by credit card with the account number and expiration date of your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover account.
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Register early to ensure your place in this program . Please remit payment no later than 10 days prior to the course start date. Advance payment is required to guarantee your place in the class. After you register, your confirmation letter will be faxed and mailed to you within five business days. Detailed instructions will be included with your confirmation letter.