Arabic - Round (2): Module 2 - Settlement Analysis with Settle3 Software تحليل هبوط التربة
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Meet Your Instructor – Dr. Ahmed ElMouchi, PhD, PEng
Chapter (1): Introduction

1- Introduction .mp4
Course Content by Week!
Chapter (2): Influence Zones

2a- Stress Bulb.mp4
2b - Square or Circular Footings - Influence Zone.mp4
2c- Strip Footing - Influence Zone.mp4
2d- Rectangular Footing - Influence Zone.mp4
2e- Footing Interaction.mp4
Quiz - Part 2
Chapter (3): Estimating Stress Distribution (Boussinesq)

3a- General.mp4
3b- Point Concentrated Load (kN).mp4
3c- Line Load (kN per m).mp4
3d- Uniformly Loaded Strip (kN per m).mp4
Example 1 Settle3 - Strip Load.mp4
3e- Uniformly Loaded Circle (kN per m2).mp4
Example 2 Settle3 - Circular Load.mp4
3f- Uniformly Loaded Rectangle (kN per m2).mp4
Quiz - Part 3
Chapter (4): Settle3 – Other Stress Distribution Methods

4a- Settle3 Other Distribution Methods.mp4
Example 3 - Settle3- Stress Distribution Methods Comparison.mp4
Chapter (5): Immediate, Consolidation, and Creep Settlements

5a- Drained Vs Undrained Loading.mp4
5b- Immediate, Consolidation, and creep settlements.mp4
5c- Drained Settlements & Undrained Distortion.mp4
5d- Local Yield Due to Undrained Distortion.mp4
Quiz - Part 5
Chapter (6): Cohesive Soil Vs Cohesionless soil settlement

Cohesive Vs Cohesionless soil settlement.mp4
Notes on Undrained Distortion
Quiz - Part 6
Chapter (7): Elastic Displacement Method

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7a- Approximating Soil response as an Ideal Elastic Material.mp4
7b- 3D elastic strain Integration–Drained Conditions(Effective Stress.mp4
7c- 3D elastic strain Integration–Undrained Distortion (Total Stress).mp4
7d- Flexible Strip Footing Solution.mp4
Example 4 - Settle3 - Flexible Strip.mp4
7e- Flexible Circular Footing Solution.mp4
Example 5 - Settle3- Strip Footing.mp4
7f- Circular Footing – General Solution.mp4
Example 6 - Settle3- General Circular Footing.mp4
7g- Rigid or Flexible Footing.mp4
Chapter (8): Settlement of cohesionless Soils from SPT and CPT (CFEM and AASHTO)

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8a- From SPT – Peck, Hanson and Thornburn (1974 )- CFEM.mp4
Example 7 - Settle3 - Peck 1974 Method.mp4
8b- From SPT - Burland and Burbridge (1985) – CFEM.mp4
Example 8 - Settle3 - Burland and Burbridge Method.mp4
8c- From SPT – Hough Method (1959) – AASHTO 2020.mp4
8d- From CPT – Schmertmann et al. (1978) – CFEM & AASHTO 2020 – Coarse-Grained.mp4
Example 9- Settle3 - Schmertmann Method.mp4
Quiz - Part 8
Chapter (9): Settle3 – Two More Empirical Methods for Settlement Calculations of Cohesionless Soil

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9b- From SPT – D'Appolonia Method (1970).mp4
9a- From SPT – Schultze and Sherif (1973).mp4
9c- Settle3 – Comparing 4 empirical methods of SPT.mp4
9d- Accuracy and Reliability of different empirical methods.mp4
Chapter (10): Notes on Obtaining Settlement Parameters

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10a- General.mp4
10b- E from Shear Wave Velocity Vs Measurements.mp4
Quiz - Part 10
Chapter (11): Settlement Parameters of Cohesionless Soils (Drained E’)

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11a- Typical Values of E.mp4
11b- E from SPT N-Value.mp4
Chapter (12): Consolidation Settlement

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12a- 1D - Consolidation Test – ASTM D2435.mp4
Step by Step Consolidation Test
12b- 1D Consolidation - Data Interpretation.mp4
12c- 1D Consolidation - Settlement Calculation.mp4
12d- 1D Consolidation (Terzaghi 1996) - Degree of Consolidation – Time Dependent.mp4
Example 10 - Settle3 - Primary Consolidation.mp4
Example 11- Settle3 - Secondary Consolidation.mp4
12e- 3D Consolidation Vs 1D Consolidation (Poulos 2000).mp4
12f- Is Preconsolidation Pressure a Unique Value for the soil layer.mp4
Example 12- Settle3 - OCR- PCP - OCM'.mp4
Quiz - Part 12
Chapter (13): Settlement Parameters of cohesive soils (Eu and Consolidation Parameters)

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13a- General.mp4
13b- Undrained Young’s Modulus Eu – For Undrained Distortion.mp4
13c- Consolidation - Compression Index Cc.mp4
13d- Consolidation - Compression Ratio CR = Ccε.mp4
13e- Consolidation - Recompression Index Cr.mp4
13f- Consolidation–Constrained Modulus D–Coefficient of Volume Comp mv.mp4
13g- Consolidation - Coefficient of Consolidation cv.mp4
13h- Consolidation - Permeability k – Typical Values.mp4
13i- Consolidation - Secondary Compression Cα- Typical Values.mp4
13j- Consolidation - Secondary Compression Cα and Cαε.mp4
Chapter (14): Settle3 – Embankment

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Example 13- Settle3 - Embankment.mp4
Example 14- Settle3 - Preload with Back Analysis.mp4
Chapter (15): Settle3 – Excavation and Dewatering

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Example 15 - Settle3 - Excavation and Dewatering.mp4
Chapter (16): Allowable Settlement Limits

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16a- General.mp4
16b- Structural Frame.mp4
16c- Load Bearing Walls or Raft Foundation.mp4
16d- CFEM Limits.mp4
16e- ICE 2012 Limits.mp4
16f- Egyptian Code Limits.mp4
Chapter (17): Ground Improvement - Soil Replacement

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Example 16 - Settle3-Ground Improvement- Soil Replacement.mp4
Chapter (18): Ground Improvement - Stone Columns

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18a- Introduction.mp4
18b- Design Theory.mp4
18c- Parameters Settle3 Requires.mp4
18d- Drainage Effect.mp4
18e- Sensitivity Analysis.mp4
Example 17- Settle3 - Stone Columns.mp4
Chapter (19): Ground Improvement - Vibro-Compaction

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19a- Introduction.mp4
19b- Design Theory.mp4
19c- Parameters Settle3 Require.mp4
19d- Other Parameters (Diameter and Spacing).mp4
Example 18- Settle3 - Vibro-compaction.mp4
Chapter (20): Ground Improvement - Preloading with Wick Drains

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20a- Introduction.mp4
20b- What Parameters Settle3 Require.mp4
Example 19 - Settle3- Preloading with Wick Drains.mp4
Chapter (21): Modulus of Subgrade Reaction k

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21a- Typical Values (kN per m3) – Terzaghi (1955).mp4
21b- NAVAC 1986 for Dry Soils Correlations.mp4
21c- Summary Typical Values of k (Three References).mp4
Example 20 - Settle3- Isloated Footing.mp4
Example 21- Settle3 - Raft.mp4
Example 22 - Settle3 - Importing Multiple Loads.mp4
Quiz - Part 21
Chapter (22): Factored Geotechnical Resistance - SLS

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22a- Limit State Design.mp4
22b- LSD European Vs North American Approach.mp4
22c- SLS Resistance Factor.mp4
Chapter (23): Geotechnical - Structure Design Cycle

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23- Geotechnical-Sturtcure Cycle.mp4
Assignment (Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Raft)

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Homework - k Calculations.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is this course only for Settle3 users? What if I use different software for Settlement Analysis?
A: No, this course is not exclusive to Settle3 software users. The course teaches the fundamentals of the settlement analysis — including design theory, manual calculations, and real-world applications — all of which are software-independent. You’ll gain skills that apply across any settlement analysis platform.

Q2. Why do you use Settle3 specifically in this course?
A: Great question! We use Settle3 because Rocscience offers a free two-week trial of the full-feature version, which is perfect for students. You can access it by signing up through their RocPortal here:
👉 Settle3 | Soil Settlement, Consolidation & Liquefaction Analysis

Q3. Does The Geotechnicals provide Settle3 licenses for course participants?
A: No, The Geotechnicals platform does not have a software licensing agreement with Rocscience. However, as mentioned, Rocscience generously provides a full-featured free trial for two weeks, which is enough to complete the software-based exercises in the course.

Q4. How do I receive my certificate of completion?
A: To receive your certificate, you must:

Watch all course videos during your 8-week access period.
Complete the course assignment and email your answers to: info@thegeotechnicals.com

Once we verify your submission, we’ll send your digital certificate of completion to the email you registered with.

Q5. Can I communicate with the course instructor during the course?
A: Yes! While this course is self-paced, you’re always welcome to reach out to the instructor via email for academic or technical questions. You can email us at info@thegeotechnicals.com, and we’ll do our best to respond promptly. Also, you can comment on any of the videos of the course and Dr. ElMouchi will answer your questions ASAP.

Q6. Is this course accredited for CPD hours?
A: Yes, your certificate of completion and the documented course hours (total of 20 hours) can be used toward CPD reporting depending on your local regulatory body.

Q7. Will I get lifetime access to the videos?
A: Course video access is limited to one year. However, please note that new Rounds may begin for other students, which could temporarily limit your access to specific videos scheduled for later weeks.

Q8: What if I am unable to complete the course within one year?