Classification and properties of soils

Soil is the foundation on which buildings are erected. In this training course, you will learn why the type of soil is crucial for the implementation of construction measures. You will also learn about homogeneous areas and grain sizes so that you can better assess the properties of soils in practice.

Learning objectives:

• You will know the factors influencing the determination of soils
• You will know how soils can be classified
• You will know the subdivision of homogeneous areas and their significance
• You will know the differences in grain sizes and their properties

Contents

• Introduction
• Homogeneous areas
• Grain size