As a workplace of talents, Geo has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise – a knowledge we believe is important to share, with both colleagues from the industry and students. We have a number of courses we offer regarding our core competences – read more below.
We believe that sharing knowledge and experience is important in order to open up discussions concerning professional competency and new ways of approach.
This course provides the participants with an insight into how to plan and design geotechnical laboratory tests. We cover all types of advanced tests, from the odometer and UU test to cyclic DSS and triaxial testing and testing of chalk. The link from fieldwork and in-situ testing to the final design report is illustrated, and we focus on challenges and pitfalls in design and quality assurance of advanced laboratory tests. The course may be customised to focus on e.g. offshore foundations or onshore construction projects, according to the interest of the participants. It may also comprise hands-on exercises in Geo’s laboratory.
The course is in English.
Participants: The course is relevant for engineers working with onshore and offshore projects which require advanced laboratory testing. 10-20 participants.
Duration: 1-2 days.
Signup: On enquiry.
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DRILLING METHODS
The purpose of the course is for the participants to gain insight into the various methods of drilling – including the strengths and limitations of each method. Concerning investigations in contaminated soil, it is of utmost importance to avoid cross contamination. We cover which conditions are important to take into account when drilling in contaminated soil, as well as how the optimum foundation for specimen layers and geotechnical assessments are created. Furthermore, we clarify what the legislation and well bore consolidations act prescribe regarding drilling.
The course contains a theoretical part and a display of drilling equipment and a drilling rig.
The course is in Danish.
Participants: Caseworkers in regions and municipalities, consultants.
Duration: 1 day.
Signup: On enquiry.
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ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL SOIL DESCRIPTION
Acquire a fundamental understanding of the different soil types, as well as basic knowledge on how to distinguish between them.
The course combines both theory and practical exercises, starting with a basic overview of the soil types, followed by hands-on exercises in soil classification. The course is based on the Danish Geotechnical Society’s (DGF) well-known Bulletin 1 “Guidelines for Engineering Geological Soil Description,” which provides systematic guidelines for the classification of Danish soil types.
The course is conducted in Danish, and is also offered in English, if there are enough participants.
Participants: Project- or site engineers, drilling technicians and others employed with site-, environmental- or drilling inspections.
Duration:1 day.
Next courses:
Lyngby: 15/1-2025 (Fully booked) 16/1-2025 - ENG 25/2-2025
Brabrand: 18/2-2025
Registration: Send an email to Nina Søager at nis@geo.dk or call +45 3174 0573.
The course is held annually in January/February or upon request. Courses are held at Geo’s locations in Brabrand and Lyngby.
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OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANCY
This course provides the participants with an insight into the geotechnical challenges needed to be taken into account concerning offshore constructions, including foundations. We cover all phases from the preliminary site- and geophysical investigations/surveys, seabed investigations and geotechnical laboratory tests ranging to design methods for different offshore foundations, including conventional and numerical methods.
The course is in English.
Participants: The course is relevant for engineers working with jack up rigs, jack up vessels, wind turbine foundations and substations.
Duration: 2 days.
Signup: On enquiry.
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OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING APPLICABLE TO WIND INDUSTRY JACK-UP VESSELS
The course gives participants a detailed overview of the different challenges involved in geotechnical engineering assessments of Jack-Up Vessels. We look at the challenges generally involved in loading/transportation and installation of wind farm structures, their foundations and later on – maintenance work.
We apply a practical step-by-step procedure, during which the participants learn about:
Offshore site survey & seabed conditions/features.
The importance of having proper data & interpretation of the available soil data.
Foundation assessments for jack-up vessel installation/preloading. LPA (Leg Penetration Analyses) and risks assessment.
When needed, design of seabed remediation measures.
Impact & interaction on / with other existing structures.
Foundation assessment for operation/Site Specific Assessment (SSA).
Foundation assessment for removal / Leg extraction.
Guidelines applicable to jack-up vessel assessments.
The course is in English and can be held either at a client’s office or at Geo’s headquarters in Copenhagen.
Participants: Engineers & practitioners working with jack-up vessels in the wind industry, especially within installation, reparation, decommissioning, etc.
