Sloping, Benching, Embankments and Bundwalls

Course Code: CEC 112

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08 - 12 Sep 2025

5 Days

Dubai, UAE

$4,250

15 - 19 Dec 2025

5 Days

Dubai, UAE

$4,250

Introduction

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This course provides comprehensive insights into the principles, techniques, and safety considerations associated with soil excavation, stabilization, and earthwork practices. Sloping, benching, embankments, and bundwalls are critical elements of construction projects that involve earthmoving and soil manipulation.

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate soil types, select appropriate excavation and backfilling methods, implement protective systems, and ensure compliance with structural and environmental requirements. The course emphasizes practical applications and the latest standards for safe and efficient earthwork operations.

Identifying soil excavation/backfilling equipment in accordance with soil type and different excavation/backfilling purposes.
Estimating soil excavation production rates.
Learning how to select appropriate excavation protective systems.
Matching fill and compaction requirements.
Identifying compaction equipment/test in accordance with soil type and excavation/backfilling purposes.
Identifying compaction degree required for structural /non-structural areas.
Identifying Factors affecting compaction/compaction degree.
Identifying appropriate protective systems (shoring of excavation sides),shoring/shielding techniques, sloping/benching, maximum allowable slopes.
Identifying requirements of soil stabilization and different types of material applied to side slopes.
Identifying soil improvement required in accordance with soil types and technique adopted.

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Fundamentals of Soil Excavation and Earthwork

Introduction to Soil Types and Properties:

Soil classification systems
Soil behavior under load and excavation

Excavation Equipment and Methods:

Matching equipment to soil type and excavation purpose
Estimating soil excavation production rates

Protective Systems for Excavation:

Overview of shoring, shielding, sloping, and benching
Introduction to maximum allowable slopes and safety regulations

Practical Session: Soil type evaluation and excavation planning

Compaction and Backfilling Techniques

Compaction Principles:

Factors affecting compaction and compaction degree
Structural vs. non-structural compaction requirements

Compaction Equipment and Testing:

Selecting equipment based on soil type
Common compaction tests (e.g., Proctor, CBR, field density tests)

Backfilling Methods:

Matching fill materials to project requirements
Layering and compaction techniques

Practical Session: Hands-on compaction and testing exercises

Sloping and Benching in Excavation

Principles of Sloping and Benching:

Design and implementation of stable slopes and benches
Slope stability analysis methods

Protective Systems for Slope Stability:

Shoring and shielding techniques for excavation sides
Introduction to soil stabilization methods for side slopes

Case Studies: Successful sloping and benching techniques in projects
Practical Session: Designing slopes and benches for specific soil types

Embankments and Bundwalls

Design and Construction of Embankments:
Embankment materials and stability considerations
Factors affecting settlement and slope stability

Bundwalls Design and Applications:

Role of bundwalls in flood control and containment
Materials and construction methods for bundwalls

Soil Improvement and Stabilization:

Techniques for soil stabilization (e.g., lime, cement, geosynthetics)
Importance of drainage in embankments and bundwalls
Practical Session: Embankment and bundwall design exercises

Safety, Sustainability, and Project Applications
Safety Standards in Earthwork Operations:

Regulatory requirements and risk management
Common hazards and safety measures

Environmental Considerations:

Minimizing environmental impact during excavation and earthworks
Erosion control and sediment management

Performance Monitoring and Maintenance:

Long-term monitoring of embankments and slopes
Rehabilitation techniques for failed slopes and embankments

Course Review and Final Case Study:

Participants will develop a comprehensive plan for a real-world excavation, embankment, or bundwall project.

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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