Underwater Sampling of Soils
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course is intended to provide guidance for obtaining soil samples in the near shore environment, such as harbors, rivers, coastal plains, back swamps, and wetlands where the depth of water varies from 0 to 45 m (0 to 150 ft), and is generally less
than 20 m (65 ft). Sampling in deep water is not addressed within this course.
Topics:
- Introduction to underwater soil sampling
- Types of underwater sediment
- Types of underwater samplers
- Planning an underwater site investigation
- Work platforms for underwater sampling
- Handling and storage of samples
- Special considerations
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Transportation, Construction, Architectural, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of underwater soil sampling techniques.
Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Transportation, Construction, Architectural, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of underwater soil sampling techniques.
Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers
Donald Parnell, PE