ASTM D3080 Standard Test Method for Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions - eLearning Course
About this Course
This course covers laboratory measurement of the hydraulic conductivity (also referred to as coefficient of permeability) of water-saturated porous materials with a flexible wall permeameter at temperatures between about 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F).
This course includes downloadable resources including a procedural outline and a pdf of the standard, instructional video content, interactive knowledge checks, and a self-grading quiz. The course can be completed in about one hour.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the apparatus used for measurement of hydraulic conductivity of saturated porous materials using a flexible wall permeameter.
- Recall the hazards of the test methods presented in ASTM D5084.
- Recognize the test specimen size and preparation.
- Recall the various tests and key procedural steps.
CEUs and Certificate
CEUs: .1 or 1 PDH
Certificate: A certificate is available upon successful completion of the course and an 80% or higher score on the exam.
Reference Materials
ASTM D3080
Access
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Internet access is required.
Stock Code
TRAIN-D3080-PASS