Arabic - Round (2): Module 3a - Axial Pile Analysis with RS Pile Software تحليل و قدرة تحمل الخوازيق للاحمال الراسية
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Course Content

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Chapter (1): Introduction

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1.1- Why Deep Foundations.mp4
1.2- Pile Type Classification.mp4
1.3- What is the meaning of Pile Design.mp4
1.4- How Piles Resist Axial Loads ULS.mp4
1.5- Axial Load Transfer Mechanism (t-z) & (q-z) SLS.mp4
Quiz - Chapter (1) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (1).pdf
Chapter (2): Individual Pile Ultimate Axial Compression Resistance

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2.1- Introduction.mp4
2.2.a– Cohesionless Soils - Shaft Friction Resistance - (i) Ks-tan δ Method.mp4
2.2.a– Cohesionless Soils - Shaft Friction Resistance-(ii) β-Method – FHWA.mp4
2.2.b – Cohesionless Soils - Toe Bearing Resistance.mp4
2.2.c – Cohesionless Soils - Determination of φ.mp4
2.2.d- Cohesionless Soils - Limiting Stresses.mp4
2.2.e- Cohesionless Soils - Effect of Soil near the Pile Toe.mp4
Example (1) RS Pile - Bored Piles Axial Resistance - Cohesionless Soils.mp4
2.3.a – Cohesive Soils - Skin Resistance –Undrained Analysis (α-Method).mp4
2.3.b – Cohesive Soils - Toe Bearing Resistance – Undrained Analysis.mp4
2.3.c – Cohesive Soils -Determination of Su.mp4
2.3.d- Cohesive Soils - Drained Analysis (β-Method).mp4
Example (2) RS Pile - Bored Piles Axial Resistance – Cohesive Soils .mp4
2.4- Weak Rock - General.mp4
2.4.a – Weak Rock - Skin Resistance - (i) Williams and Pells 1981.mp4
2.4.a – Weak Rock - Skin Resistance - (ii) Kulhawy and Phoon.mp4
2.4.b – Weak Rock - Toe Bearing Resistance - (i) Tomlinson and Woodward 2015.mp4
2.4.b – Weak Rock - Toe Bearing Resistance - (ii) Zhang and Einstein.mp4
2.4.b – Weak Rock - Toe Bearing Resistance - (iii) User Defined b.mp4
Example (3) RS Pile - Bored Piles Axial resistance - Weak Rock.mp4
2.5- AASHTO SPT Method for Cohesionless Soi.mp4
2.6- SPT-User Factor Method.mp4
2.7- Zoning and Pile Capacity Table Generator .mp4
Example (4) RS Pile - Bored Piles Axial Resistance - Zoning and Capacity Table.mp4
Quiz - Chapter (2) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (2) .pdf
Chapter (3): Individual Pile Ultimate Axial Compression Resistance

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3.1.a - Cohesionless Soils - Nordlund 196, 1979 and FHWA - Shaft Skin Resistance - qs.mp4
3.1.b - Cohesionless Soils - Nordlund 196, 1979 and FHWA - End Bearing Resistance - qt.mp4
Example (5) RS Pile - Driven Pile Axial Resistance - Cohesionless Soils.mp4
3.2.a - Cohesive Soils - (FHWA Method – α Method) - Shaft Friction Resistance qs.mp4
3.2.b - Cohesive Soils - (FHWA Method – α Method) - End Bearing Resistance qt.mp4
Example (6) RS Pile – Driven Piles Axial Resistance – Cohesive Soils.mp4
Quiz - Chapter (3) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (3) .pdf
Chapter (4): Different Capacities

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4.1- Three Capacities for Driven Piles.mp4
4.2- Short-Term Scour (local) vs Long-Term Scour.mp4
Example (7) RS Pile - Long-term and short-term Scour.mp4
4.3- Downdrag Force (Negative Skin Friction).mp4
Example (8) RS Pile - Downdrag forces.mp4
4.4.a- Soil Relaxation.mp4
Example (9) RS Pile - Soil Relaxation.mp4
4.4.b- Soil Set-up (Pile Freeze).mp4
Example (10) RS Pile - Soil Set-up.mp4
4.5- Driven Piles - Soil Plug Effect.mp4
Example (11) RS Pile - Driven Piles – Soil Plug.mp4
Quiz - Chapter (4) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (4) .pdf
Chapter (5): Individual Pile Ultimate Axial Compression Resistance From Field Tests CPT and SPT

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5.1- Pile Capacity from CPT (CFEM 2023 - LCPC Method).mp4
5.1.a- What do we measure in CPT.mp4
5.1.b- Pile shaft friction resistance qs.mp4
5.1.c- Pile toe bearing resistance qt.mp4
5.1.d- Calculations of qca.mp4
5.2.a-Capacity from SPT- Granular Meyerhof (1976).mp4
5.2.b- Capacity from SPT-All Soils-Decourt (1995).mp4
Quiz - Chapter (5) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (5) .pdf
Chapter (6): Individual Pile Ultimate Axial Tension Resistance

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6.1. General.mp4
6.2. Frost-Susceptible and Expansive Soils .mp4
Quiz - Chapter (6) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (6) .pdf
Chapter (7): Pile Group Resistance

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7.1. Axial Load Distribution.mp4
7.2 Group Efficiency.mp4
7.3. Pile Group Compression Resistance – Cohesionless Soils.mp4
7.4. Pile Group Compression Resistance – Cohesive Soils (Equivalent Block).mp4
7.5. Pile Group Axial Tension Resistance.mp4
Example (12) RS Pile - Pile Group Capacity - Bored Piles - Cohesive Soils.mp4
7.6. Recommended Minimum Spacing between Piles .mp4
Quiz - Chapter (7) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (7) .pdf
Chapter (8): Factored Geotechnical Resistance

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8.1 – Limit State Design – North American Approach .mp4
8.2 - CFEM 2023 and CHBDC CSA S6-19.mp4
8.3- AASHTO 2020 – Driven Piles.mp4
8.4- AASHTO 2020 – Bored Piles (Drilled Shafts) .mp4
8.5- Determination of Pile Length from Compression Analysis .mp4
Quiz - Chapter (8) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (8) .pdf
Chapter (9): Single Pile Settlement (Serviceability Limit State)

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9.1. General.mp4
9.2. Elastic Continuum Solution (Poulos and Davis 1980) .mp4
9.3. Empirical Method-Vesic 1977.mp4
9.4. Tolerable Settlement.mp4
Quiz - Chapter (9) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (9) .pdf
Chapter (10): Axial Pile Analysis

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10.1 - VIP Introduction .mp4
10.2- RS Pile - Soil Models for Axial Pile Analysis .mp4
10.3- Elastic Model .mp4
10.4- User Defined Model .mp4
10.5- API Sand .mp4
Example (13) RS Pile - API Sand Model.mp4
10.6- Mosher Sand (1984) – Driven Piles .mp4
Example (14) RS Pile - Mosher Sand (1984).mp4
10.7- Drilled Sand - Reese and O’Neill (1988) .mp4
Example (15) RS Pile - Drilled Sand - Reese and O’Neil (1988) .mp4
10.8- API Clay – Driven Piles .mp4
Example (16) RS Pile - API Clay .mp4
10.9- Coyle Reese Clay (1966) - Driven Piles.mp4
Example (17) RS Pile - Coyle and Reese Clay 1966.mp4
10.10- Drilled Clay - Reese and O’Neill (1988) .mp4
Example (18) RS Pile - Drilled Clay-Reese and O’Neil (1988).mp4
Quiz - Chapter (10) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (10) .pdf
Chapter (11): Pile Group Settlement

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11.1- General.mp4
11.2- Empirical Methods for Piles in Cohesionless Soils.mp4
11.3- Empirical Methods for Piles in Cohesive Soils Terzaghi and Peck 1967) .mp4
11.4- Equivalent Footing Analogy – AASHTO 2020 - (For Rigid Pile Caps) .mp4
Example (19) RS Pile + Settle3 – Pile Group Axial Analysis.mp4
Quiz - Chapter (11) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (11) .pdf
Chapter (12) Structural-Geotechnical Cycle

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12-Structure-Geotechnical Cycle with Practical Example.mp4
12a- Axial Pile Design.xlsx
Quiz - Chapter (12) .pdf
Answer Quiz Chapter (12) .pdf
Chapter (13) Topics to be Covered in next Pile Modules

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13- Topics we did not cover .mp4
Course Assignment

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Assignment - Bored Piles.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is this course only for RS Pile users? What if I use different software for deep foundation design?
A: No, this course is not exclusive to RS Pile users. The course teaches the fundamentals of deep foundation axial analysis — including design theory, manual calculations, and real-world applications — all of which are software-independent. You’ll gain skills that apply across any platform, including APile, SHAFT, GROUP, AllPile or even custom spreadsheets.

Q2. Why do you use RS Pile specifically in this course?
A: Great question! We use RS Pile 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:
👉 https://www.rocscience.com/software/rspile

Q3. Does The Geotechnicals provide RS Pile 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. Please also check the requirements from your 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?