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Module 1. Soil and Rock Behavior

1.1. Principle Fundamentals and Magnitudes

1.1.1. Ground as a Three-phase System
1.1.2. Types of tress States
1.1.3. Constitutive Quantities and Relationships

1.2. Semi-saturated Soils

1.2.1. Soil Compaction
1.2.2. Water in Porous Environment
1.2.3. Stress in Soil
1.2.4. Behaviour of water in Soil and Rocks

1.3. Behaviour Models in Soils

1.3.1. Constitutive Models
1.3.2. Non-Linear Elastic Models
1.3.3. Elastoplastic Models
1.3.4. Basic Formulation of Critical State Models

1.4. Soil Dynamics

1.4.1. Behaviour After Vibrations
1.4.2. Soil-Structure Interaction
1.4.3. Soil Effect on Structures
1.4.4. Behavior in Soil Dynamics

1.5. Expansive Soils

1.5.1. Saturation Processes Swelling and Collapse
1.5.2. Collapsible Soils
1.5.3. Soil Behavior Under Swelling

1.6. Rock Mechanics

1.6.1. Mechanical Properties of Rocks
1.6.2. Mechanical Properties of Discontinuities
1.6.3. Applications of Rock Mechanics

1.7. Characterization of the Rock Massif

1.7.1. Characterization of the Properties of Massifs
1.7.2. Deformity Properties of Massifs
1.7.3. Post-Breakage Characterization of the Massif

1.8. Rock Dynamics

1.8.1. Crust Dynamics
1.8.2. Rock Elasticity-Plasticity
1.8.3. Rock Elasticity Constants

1.9. Discontinuities and Instabilities

1.9.1. Geomechanics of Discontinuities
1.9.2. Water in Discontinuities
1.9.3. Discontinuity Families

1.10. Limit States and Loss of Equilibrium

1.10.1. Natural Stress in Terrain
1.10.2. Types of Breakages
1.10.3. Flat Break and Wedge Break

Module 2. Terrain reconnaissance: characterization and auscultation 

2.1. Geotechnical Study

2.1.1. Terrain Recognition
2.1.2. Content of the Geotechnical Study
2.1.3. On-site Testing and Trials

2.2. Standards for the Execution of Tests

2.2.1. Basis of Testing Standards
2.2.2. Comparison of International Standards
2.2.3. Results and Interactions

2.3. Field Probes and Reconnaissance

2.3.1. Probes
2.3.2. Static and Dynamic Penetration Tests
2.3.3. Permeability Tests

2.4. Identification Tests

2.4.1. Status Tests
2.4.2. Resistance Tests
2.4.3. Expansivity and Aggressivity Tests

2.5. Considerations Prior to Proposing Geotechnical Surveys

2.5.1. Perforation Program
2.5.2. Geotechnical Performance and Scheduling
2.5.3. Geological Factors

2.6. Perforation Fluids

2.6.1. Variety of Perforation Fluids
2.6.2. Fluid Characteristics: Viscosity
2.6.3. Additives and Applications

2.7. Geological-geotechnical Testing, Geomechanical Stations

2.7.1. Test Typology
2.7.2. Determination of Geomechanical Stations
2.7.3. Characterization at Great Depth

2.8. Pumping Wells and Pumping Tests

2.8.1. Typology and Means Required
2.8.2. Test Planning
2.8.3. Interpretation of the Results

2.9. Geophysical Investigation

2.9.1. Seismic Methods
2.9.2. Electric Methods
2.9.3. Interpretation and Results

2.10. Auscultation

2.10.1. Superficial and Firm Auscultation
2.10.2. Auscultation of Movements, Stresses and Dynamics
2.10.3. Application of New Technologies in Auscultation

Module 3. Behaviour of water in the terrain 

3.1. Partially Saturated Soils

3.1.1. Storage Function and Characteristic Curve
3.1.2. Condition and Properties of Semi-saturated Soils
3.1.3. Characterization of Partially Saturated Soils in Modeling

3.2. Effective and Total Pressure

3.2.1. Total, Neutral and Effective Pressure
3.2.2. Darcy’s Law in Terrain
3.2.3. Permeability

3.3. Drainage Incidence in Tests

3.3.1. Drained and Undrained Shear Tests
3.3.2. Drained and Undrained Consolidation Tests
3.3.3. Post-Rupture Drainage

3.4. Soil Compaction

3.4.1. Principle Fundamentals in Compaction
3.4.2. Compaction Methods
3.4.3. Tests, Trials and Results

3.5. Saturation Processes

3.5.1. Swelling
3.5.2. Suction
3.5.3. Liquefaction

3.6. Stresses in Saturated Soils

3.6.1. Tensional Spaces in Saturated Soils
3.6.2. Evolution and Transformation in Stresses
3.6.3. Associated Displacements

3.7. Application to Roads and Plains

3.7.1. Compaction Values
3.7.2. Bearing Capacity of the Soil
3.7.3. Specific Tests

3.8. Hydrogeology in Structures

3.8.1. Hydrogeology in Different Soil Types
3.8.2. Hydrogeology Model
3.8.3. Problems that Groundwater Can Cause

3.9. Compressibility and Preconsolidation

3.9.1. Compressibility in Soils
3.9.2. Preconsolidation Pressure Terms
3.9.3. Water Table Oscillations in Preconsolidation

3.10. Fluid Analysis

3.10.1. One-dimensional Flow
3.10.2. Critical Hydraulic Gradient
3.10.3. Flow Modelling

Module 4. Seismicity Mechanics of the Continuous Medium and Constitutive Models Application to Soil and Rocks

4.1. Seismic Response of Soils

4.1.1. Seismic Effect in Soils
4.1.2. Non-lineal Behaviour in Soils
4.1.3. Induced Effects Due to Seismic Action

4.2. Seismic Study in Regulations

4.2.1. Properties of Seismic Regulations
4.2.2. Interaction Between International Standards
4.2.3. Comparison of Parameters and Validations

4.3. Estimated Ground Motion under Seismic Conditions

4.3.1. Predominant Frequency in a Stratum
4.3.2. Jake's Thrust Theory
4.3.3. Nakamura Simulation

4.4. Earthquake Simulation and Modeling

4.4.1. Semiempirical Formulas
4.4.2. Simulations in Finite Element Modeling
4.4.3. Analysis of Results  

4.5. Seismicity in Foundations and Structures

4.5.1. Modulus of Elasticity in Earthquakes
4.5.2. Variation in the Stress-strain Relationship
4.5.3. Specific Rules for Piles

4.6. Seismicity in Excavations

4.6.1. Influence of Earthquakes on Earth Pressure
4.6.2. Typologies of Equilibrium Losses in Earthquakes
4.6.3. Measures for Control and Improvement of Excavation in Earthquakes

4.7. Site Studies and Seismic Hazard Calculations

4.7.1. General Criteria of Design
4.7.2. Seismic Danger in Structures
4.7.3. Special Seismic Construction Systems for Foundations and Structures

4.8. Liquefaction in Saturated Granular Soils

4.8.1. Liquefaction Phenomenon
4.8.2. Reliability of Calculations Against Liquefaction
4.8.3. Evolution of Parameters in Liquefactive Soils

4.9. Seismic Resilience in Soils and Rocks

4.9.1. Fragility Curves
4.9.2. Seismic Risk Calculations
4.9.3. Estimation of Soil Resistance

4.10. Transmission of Other Types of Waves in the Field Sound Through Ground

4.10.1. Vibrations Present in the Ground
4.10.2. Transmission of Waves and Vibrations in Different Types of Soil
4.10.3. Disturbance Transmission Modeling

Module 5. Land Treatment and Improvement

5.1. Objectives Movements and Property Enhancement

5.1.1. Internal and Global Property Enhancement
5.1.2. Practical Objectives
5.1.3. Improvement of Dynamic Behaviours

5.2. Improvement by High Pressure Mixing Injection

5.2.1. Typology of Soil Improvement by High-pressure Grouting
5.2.2. Characteristics of Jet Grouting
5.2.3. Injection Pressures

5.3. Gravel Columns

5.3.1. Overall Use of Gravel Columns
5.3.2. Quantification of Land Property Improvements
5.3.3. Indications and Contraindications of Use

5.4. Improvement by Impregnation and Chemical Injection

5.4.1. Characteristics of Injections and Impregnation
5.4.2. Characteristics of Chemical Injections
5.4.3. Method Limitations

5.5. Freezing

5.5.1. Technical and Technological Aspects
5.5.2. Different Materials and Properties
5.5.3. Application and Limitation Fields

5.6. Preloading, Consolidations and Compactions  

5.6.1. Preloading
5.6.2. Drained Preloading
5.6.3. Control During Ejection

5.7. Improvement by Drainage and Pumping

5.7.1. Temporary Drainage and Pumping
5.7.2. Utilities and Quantitative Improvement of Properties
5.7.3. Behavior After Restitution

5.8. Micropile Umbrellas

5.8.1. Ejection and Limitations
5.8.2. Resistant Capacity
5.8.3. Micropile Screens and Grouting

5.9. Comparison of Long-term Results

5.9.1. Comparative Analysis of Land Treatment Methodologies
5.9.2. Treatments According to Their Practical Application
5.9.3. Combination of Treatments

5.10. Soil Decontamination

5.10.1. Physical-Chemical Processes
5.10.2. Biological Processes
5.10.3. Thermal Processes

Module 6. Slope Analysis and Stability

6.1. Slope Stability and Calculations

6.1.1. Factors Affecting Slopes Stability
6.1.2. Slope Foundation Stability
6.1.3. Slope Body Stability

6.2. Factors That Influence Stability

6.2.1. Geotechnical Stability
6.2.2. Conventional Slope Loads
6.2.3. Accidental Slope Loads  

6.3. Ground Slopes

6.3.1. Stability in Ground Slopes
6.3.2. Elements Influencing Stability
6.3.3. Calculation Methods

6.4. Rock Slopes

6.4.1. Stability in Rock Slopes
6.4.2. Elements Influencing Stability
6.4.3. Calculation Methods

6.5. Foundation and Slope Base

6.5.1. Soil Bearing Requirements
6.5.2. Typology of Foundations
6.5.3. Base Land Considerations and Improvements

6.6. Breakages and Discontinuities

6.6.1. Typologies of Slope Instability
6.6.2. Characteristic Detection of Stability Losses
6.6.3. Short and Long-Term Stability Improvement

6.7. Slope Protection

6.7.1. Parameters That Influence Stability Improvement
6.7.2. Short and Long-Term Slope Protection
6.7.3. Temporal Validity of Each Type of Protection Element

6.8. Slopes in Dams with Loose Material

6.8.1. Particular Features of Slopes in Dams
6.8.2. Slope Behavior Under Loose Materials Dam Loads
6.8.3. Auscultation and Monitoring of Slope Evolution

6.9. Dikes in Maritime Works

6.9.1. Particular Features of Slopes in Maritime Works
6.9.2. Slope Behavior Under Maritime Works
6.9.3. Auscultation and Monitoring of Slope Evolution

6.10. Simulation and Comparative Software

6.10.1. Simulations for Slopes in Rock and Soil
6.10.2. Bidimensional Calculations
6.10.3. Finite Element Modeling and Long-Term Calculations

Module 7. Superficial Foundations

7.1. Footings and Foundation Slabs

7.1.1. Most Common Types of Footings
7.1.2. Rigid and Flexible Footings  
7.1.3. Large Shallow Foundations

7.2. Design Criteria and Regulations

7.2.1. Factors that Affect Footing Design
7.2.2. Elements Included in International Foundation Regulations
7.2.3. General Comparison Between Normative Criteria for Shallow Foundations

7.3. Actions Carried Out on Foundations

7.3.1. Actions in Buildings
7.3.2. Actions in Retaining Structures
7.3.3. Terrain Actions

7.4. Foundation Stability

7.4.1. Bearing Capacity of the Soil
7.4.2. Sliding Stability of the Footing
7.4.3. Tipping Stability

7.5. Ground Friction and Adhesion Enhancement

7.5.1. Soil Characteristics Influencing Soil-Structure Friction
7.5.2. Soil-Structure Friction According to the Foundation Material
7.5.3. Soil-Citation Friction Improvement Methodologies

7.6. Foundation Repairs Underlay

7.6.1. Need of Foundation Repair
7.6.2. Types of Repairs
7.6.3. Underlay Foundations

7.7. Displacement in Foundation Elements

7.7.1. Displacement Limitation in Shallow Foundations
7.7.2. Consideration of Displacement in the Calculation of Shallow Foundations
7.7.3. Estimated Calculations in the Short Term And in the Long Term  

7.8. Comparative Relative Costs

7.8.1. Estimated Value of Foundation Costs
7.8.2. Comparison According to Superficial Foundations
7.8.3. Estimation of Repair Costs

7.9. Alternative Methods Foundation Pits

7.9.1. Shallow Semi-Deep Shallow Foundations
7.9.2. Calculation and Use of Pit Foundations
7.9.3. Limitations and Uncertainties About the Methodology

7.10. Types of Faults in Superficial Foundations

7.10.1. Classic Breakages and Capacity Loss in Superficial Foundations
7.10.2. Ultimate Resistance in Superficial Foundations
7.10.3. Overall Capacities and Safety Coefficients  

Module 8. Deep foundations

8.1. Piles: Calculation and Dimensioning

8.1.1. Types of Piles and Their Application to Each Structure
8.1.2. Limitations of Piles Used as Foundations
8.1.3. Pile Calculation as Elements of Deep Foundations

8.2. Alternative Deep Foundations

8.2.1. Other Types of Deep Foundations
8.2.2. Particularities of Pile Alternatives
8.2.3. Specific Works That Require Alternative Foundations

8.3. Pile Groups And Pile Caps

8.3.1. Limitations of Piles Used as Individual Elements
8.3.2. Pile Caps of Pile Groups
8.3.3. Limitations of Pile Groups and Interactions Between Piles

8.4. Negative Friction

8.4.1. Fundamental Principles and Influence
8.4.2. Consequences of Negative Friction
8.4.3. Calculation And Mitigation of Negative Friction

8.5. Maximum Capacity and Structural Limitations

8.5.1. Individual Structural Topping of Piles
8.5.2. Maximum Capacity of Pile Groups
8.5.3. Interaction With Other Structures  

8.6. Faults in Deep foundations

8.6.1. Structural Instability in Deep Foundations
8.6.2. Bearing Capacity of the Terrain
8.6.3. Maximum Ground Capacity

8.7. Deep Foundation Repairs

8.7.1. Interventions on Ground
8.7.2. Interventions on Foundations
8.7.3. Unconventional Systems

8.8. Pile-Piles in Large Structures

8.8.1. Special Needs in Special Foundations
8.8.2. Mixed Pile-Piles: Types and Uses
8.8.3. Mixed Foundations in Special Structures

8.9. Sonic Continuity and Auscultation Checks

8.9.1. Pre-execution Inspections
8.9.2. Checking the Condition of the Casting: Sonic Checks
8.9.3. Auscultation of Foundations During Service

8.10. Dimension Software for Foundations

8.10.1. Individual Pile Simulations
8.10.2. Modeling of Pile Caps and Structural Assemblies
8.10.3. Finite Element Methods in the Modeling of Deep Foundations

Module 9. Retaining structures: walls and screens

9.1. Ground Thrusts

9.1.1. Ground Thrusts Present in Retention Structures
9.1.2. Impact of Surface Loads on Thrusts
9.1.3. Modeling of Seismic Loads in Retaining Structures

9.2. Pressure Modulus and Ballast Coefficients

9.2.1. Determination of Geological Properties Influencing within Retaining Structures
9.2.2. Spring Type Models of Simulation in Retention Structures
9.2.3. Pressure Modulus and Ballast Coefficient as Elements of Soil Resistance

9.3. Walls: Types and Foundations

9.3.1. Types of Walls and Behaviour Differences
9.3.2. Particularities of Each Types With Regard to Calculation and Limitation
9.3.3. Factors That Affect Inside the Foundation of the Walls

9.4. Continuous Sheet Piles, Sheet Piling and Pile Screens

9.4.1. Basic Differences in the Application of Each of the Screen Types
9.4.2. Individual Characteristics in Each Type
9.4.3. Structural Limitations of Each Type

9.5. Design and Pile Calculations

9.5.1. Sheet Piles
9.5.2. Sheet Pile Use Limitations
9.5.3. Planning, Performance and Execution Details

9.6. Design and Continuous Sheet Calculations

9.6.1. Continuous Sheets
9.6.2. Limitation of the Use of Continuous Sheets
9.6.3. Planning, Performance and Execution Details

9.7. Anchoring and Bracing

9.7.1. Movement-Limiting Elements in Retaining Structures
9.7.2. Types of Anchoring and Limiting Elements
9.7.3. Control of Injections and Injection Materials

9.8. Ground Movements in Containment Structures  

9.8.1. Stiffness of Each Type of Retaining Structure
9.8.2. Movement Limitations in the Ground
9.8.3. Empirical and Finite Element Computational Methods for Motions

9.9. Decrease of Hydrostatic Pressure

9.9.1. Hydrostatic Loads in Retaining Structures
9.9.2. Behavior of Retention Structures According to Long-Term Hydrostatic Pressure
9.9.3. Drainage and Waterproofing of Structures

9.10. Reliability in the Calculation of Retaining Structures

9.10.1. Statistical Calculation in Retaining Structures
9.10.2. Safety Coefficients for Expensive Design Criterion
9.10.3. Types of Faults in Retaining Structures

Module 10. Tunnel and Mining Engineering

10.1. Excavation Methods

10.1.1. Application of Methodologies According to Geological
10.1.2. Excavation Methodologies According to Length
10.1.3. Construction Risks of Tunnel Excavation Methodologies

10.2. Tunnels in Rock – Tunnels in Soil

10.2.1. Basic Differences in Tunnel Excavation According to Grounds
10.2.2. Problems in the Excavation of Tunnels in Soil
10.2.3. Problems Encountered in the Excavation of Rock Tunnels

10.3. Tunnels With Conventional Methods

10.3.1. Conventional Excavation Methodologies
10.3.2. Excavation Ability in Grounds
10.3.3. Yields According to Methodology and Geotechnical Characteristics

10.4. Tunnels With Mechanical Methods (TBM)

10.4.1. Types of TBM
10.4.2. Tunnel Supports in Tunnels Excavated With TBM
10.4.3. Yields According to Methodology and Geomechanical Characteristics

10.5. Microtunnels

10.5.1. Range of Use of Microtunnels
10.5.2. Methodologies According to the Objectives and Geological
10.5.3. Coatings and Limitations of Microtunnels

10.6. Support and Coatings

10.6.1. General Support Calculation Methodology
10.6.2. Sizing of Final Coatings
10.6.3. Long Term Behaviour of Coatings

10.7. Wells, Galleries and Connections

10.7.1. Well and Gallery Sizing
10.7.2. Connections and Provisional Breakages of Tunnels
10.7.3. Auxiliary Elements in the Excavation of Shafts, Galleries and Connections

10.8. Mining Engineering

10.8.1. Particular Characteristics of Mining Engineering
10.8.2. Particular Types of Excavation
10.8.3. Particular Planning for Mining Excavations

10.9. Ground Movements Seating

10.9.1. Movement Stages in Tunnel Excavations
10.9.2. Semiempirical Methods for the Determination of Tunnel Seating
10.9.3. Finite Element Calculation Methodologies

10.10. Seismic and Hydrostatic Loads in Tunnels

10.10.1. Influence of Hydraulic Loads in Support  Coatings
10.10.2. Long-Term Hydrostatic Loads in Tunnels
10.10.3. Seismic Modeling and its Impact on Tunnel Design

Module 11. Contract and Business Management  

11.1. Phases in the Life of the Road 

11.1.1. Plan 
11.1.2. Project 
11.1.3. Construction 
11.1.4. Conservation 
11.1.5. Exploitation 
11.1.6. Financing 

11.2. Types of Contracts

11.2.1. Works 
11.2.2. Services 
11.2.3. Grants 

11.3. Contract

11.3.1. Tender 
11.3.2. Award 
11.3.3. Contractual Structure 
11.3.4. Deadlines for Delivery 
11.3.5. Variants to the Contract 
11.3.6. Social Clauses 
11.3.7. Progress Clause 

11.4. Management Systems

11.4.1. Integrated Management System 
11.4.2. Other Systems Regulated in ISO Standards 
11.4.3. Bridges Management System  
11.4.4. Signature Management System  
11.4.5. CMMS 
11.4.6. Management Indicators 

11.5. Relevant Aspects in Work

11.5.1. Health and Safety 
11.5.2. Outsourcing 
11.5.3. Environment 
11.5.4. Quality Control 

11.6. Business and Entrepreneurship

11.6.1. Strategy and Strategic Analysis 
11.6.2. Corporate Models 
11.6.3. HR 
11.6.4. Business Models and Marketing 

11.7. Business Management

11.7.1. Analysis Tools and Models  
11.7.2. Certifications and Compliance 
11.7.3. Competitive Advantages 
11.7.4. Optimization and Digitization 

11.8. Financial Management

11.8.1. Risk Analysis 
11.8.2. Public Budget 
11.8.3. Private Works, Negotiation and Bidding 
11.8.4. Cost Analytics 

11.9. Internationalization of the Sector 

11.9.1. Main Markets 
11.9.2. Contracting Models 
11.9.3. How to Be Competitive Abroad 

11.10. Technology at the Service of Sustainability 

11.10.1. Access to Databases 
11.10.2. The Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques 
11.10.3. Drones on the Road 

Module 12. Layout, Grading and Pavement Execution  

12.1. Road Planning and Design 

12.1.1. Development and Evolution of Materials 
12.1.2. Preliminary Study and Preliminary Design 
12.1.3. The Project 

12.2. The Layout

12.2.1. Plan Layout 
12.2.2. Elevation Plotting 
12.2.3. Cross Section 
12.2.4. Drainages 

12.3. Earth Moving, Excavation and Blasting 

12.3.1. Earthwork 
12.3.2. Excavations 
12.3.3. Ripping and Blasting 
12.3.4. Singular Actions 

12.4. Pavement Sizing

12.4.1. Esplanade 
12.4.2. Road Surface Sections 
12.4.3. Analytical Calculation 

12.5. Constituent Elements of Bituminous Pavements 

12.5.1. Aggregates 
12.5.2. Bitumens and Binders 
12.5.3. Filler 
12.5.4. Additives 

12.6. Hot Mix Asphalt 

12.6.1. Conventional Bituminous Mixes 
12.6.2. Discontinuous Bituminous Mixtures 
12.6.3. Bituminous Mixes type SMA 

12.7. Management of an Asphalt Plant 

12.7.1. Plant Organization 
12.7.2. Dosing of Mixtures: Working Formulas 
12.7.3. Quality Control: CE Marking 
12.7.4. Site maintenance 

12.8. Cold Asphalt Mixtures 

12.8.1. Bituminous Slurries 
12.8.2. Gravel Irrigation 
12.8.3. Cold Agglomerate 
12.8.4. Complementary Techniques: Crack Sealing, etc. 

12.9. Rigid Sidewalks

12.9.1. Design 
12.9.2. On-site Installation 
12.9.3. Maintenance of Rigid Pavements 

12.10. On-site Installation

12.10.1. Transportation and Paving 
12.10.2. Compaction 
12.10.3. Good Practices 

Module 13. Tunnels and Road Works 

13.1. Recycling and In-Situ Stabilization of Pavements with Cement and/or Lime 

13.1.1. Stabilized in Situ with lime 
13.1.2. Stabilized in Situ with Cement 
13.1.3. In-situ Recycling of Concrete Pavements 

13.2. Recycling of Bituminous Mixtures  

13.2.1. Recycling Machinery 
13.2.2. In-situ Cold Recycling with Bituminous Emulsion Coatings 
13.2.3. Recycling at Plant (RAP) 

13.3. Pavement Monitoring 

13.3.1. Deterioration Assessment 
13.3.2. Surface Regularity 
13.3.3. Pavement Adhesion 
13.3.4. Deflections 

13.4. Maintenance Operations on Pavements 

13.4.1. Repair of Damage 
13.4.2. Surface Rejuvenation and Renewal of the Wearing Course 
13.4.3. CRT Correction 
13.4.4. IRI Correction 
13.4.5. Pavement Rehabilitation 

13.5. Singular Actions

13.5.1. Asphalt Operation in Urban Areas 
13.5.2. Actions on High-Capacity Roads 
13.5.3. Use of Geogrids and/or Geocomposites 

13.6. Tunnels. Regulations

13.6.1. Construction 
13.6.2. Exploitation 
13.6.3. International 

13.7. Tunnel Typology

13.7.1. Open Air 
13.7.2. In Mine 
13.7.3. With Tunnel Boring Machine 

13.8. General Characteristics of the Tunnel 

13.8.1. Excavation and Support 
13.8.2. Waterproofing and Coating 
13.8.3. Tunnel Drainage 
13.8.4. International Singularities 

13.9. Tunnel Inventory and Inspection

13.9.1. Inventory  
13.9.2. Laser Scanners  
13.9.3. Thermography 
13.9.4. Georadar 
13.9.5. Passive Seismic 
13.9.6. Refraction Seismic 
13.9.7. Pits 
13.9.8. Drilling and Coring 
13.9.9. Coating Coring 
13.9.10. Condition Assessment 

13.10. Tunnel Maintenance

13.10.1. Ordinary Maintenance 
13.10.2. Extraordinary Maintenance 
13.10.3. Renovation Operations 
13.10.4. Rehabilitation 
13.10.5. Reinforcements    

Module 14. Structures and Masonry  

14.1. Evolution of Structures 

14.1.1. Roman Engineering 
14.1.2. Evolution of Materials 
14.1.3. Evolution of Structural Design 

14.2. Passage Works

14.2.1. Pontoon 
14.2.2. Bridge 
14.2.3. Singular Works for the Preservation of Wildlife 

14.3. Other Structures

14.3.1. Walls and Retaining Elements 
14.3.2. Footbridges  
14.3.3. Porticos and Banners  

14.4. Small Masonry and Drainage Works 

14.4.1. Spouts
14.4.2. Culverts  
14.4.3. Sewers  
14.4.4. Drainage Elements in Structures  

14.5. Bridges Management System

14.5.1. Inventory
14.5.2. Systematization of Structure Management  
14.5.3. Severity Rates  
14.5.4. Planning of Actions  

14.6. Inspection of Structures

14.6.1. Routine Inspections  
14.6.2. General Major Inspections  
14.6.3. Detailed Major Inspections  
14.6.4. Special Inspections  

14.7. Structural Maintenance

14.7.1. Ordinary Maintenance  
14.7.2. Renovation Operations   
14.7.3. Rehabilitation  
14.7.4. Reinforcements  

14.8. Singular Maintenance Actions 

14.8.1. Expansion Joints 
14.8.2. Support 
14.8.3. Concrete Walls 
14.8.4. Adequacy of Containment Systems  

14.9. Singular Structures

14.9.1. By Design 
14.9.2. For its Light 
14.9.3. For its Materials 

14.10. The Value of Structures

14.10.1. Asset Management 
14.10.2. Collapse. Unavailability Costs  
14.10.3. Equity Value  

Module 15. Electromechanical Installations  

15.1. Roadside Facilities 

15.1.1. Fundamental Concepts 
15.1.2. Open Air 
15.1.3. In Tunnel 
15.1.4. Predictive Maintenance 

15.2. Open-air Lighting 

15.2.1. Installation
15.2.2. Preventative Maintenance 
15.2.3. Corrective Maintenance 

15.3. Tunnel Lighting

15.3.1. Installation
15.3.2. Preventative Maintenance  
15.3.3. Corrective Maintenance  

15.4. Power Supply

15.4.1. Installation  
15.4.2. Preventative Maintenance  
15.4.3. Corrective Maintenance  

15.5. Generator Sets and UPS

15.5.1. Installation  
15.5.2. Preventative Maintenance  
15.5.3. Corrective Maintenance  

15.6. Ventilation

15.6.1. Installation  
15.6.2. Preventative Maintenance  
15.6.3. Corrective Maintenance  

15.7. Pumping Stations

15.7.1. Installation 
15.7.2. Preventative Maintenance 
15.7.3. Corrective Maintenance 

15.8. PCI Systems

15.8.1. Installation 
15.8.2. Preventative Maintenance 
15.8.3. Corrective Maintenance 

15.9. Particulate and Gas Filtering Stations 

15.9.1. Installation 
15.9.2. Preventative Maintenance 
15.9.3. Corrective Maintenance   

Module 16. Traffic Facilities   

16.1. The Fourth Technician 

16.1.1. Description 
16.1.2. Documentation 
16.1.3. Maintenance 

16.2. CCT Equipment  

16.2.1. Control Software 
16.2.2. Application Integration 
16.2.3. Decision Support System 

16.3. ERU/PLC

16.3.1. Installation 
16.3.2. Preventative Maintenance 
16.3.3. Corrective Maintenance 

16.4. CCTV/DAI

16.4.1. Installation  
16.4.2. Preventative Maintenance  
16.4.3. Corrective Maintenance  

16.5. SOS and Radio Communication Poles  

16.5.1. Installation.  
16.5.2. Preventative Maintenance  
16.5.3. Corrective Maintenance  

16.6. Variable Signaling

16.6.1. Installation
16.6.2. Preventative Maintenance  
16.6.3. Corrective Maintenance  

16.7. Access Equipment

16.7.1. Installation  
16.7.2. Preventative Maintenance  
16.7.3. Corrective Maintenance  

16.8. Detection of Atmospheric Conditions

16.8.1. Installation  
16.8.2. Preventative Maintenance  
16.8.3. Corrective Maintenance  

16.9. Traffic Stations

16.9.1. Installation  
16.9.2. Preventative Maintenance  
16.9.3. Corrective Maintenance  

16.10. Other Facilities

16.10.1. Public Address  
16.10.2. Thermal Cameras  
16.10.3. Fire Detection    

Module 17. Other Roadway Elements  

17.1. Vertical Signage 

17.1.1. Types of Vertical Signage 
17.1.2. Inspections 
17.1.3. Performance 

17.2. Horizontal Signage

17.2.1. Types of Road Markings 
17.2.2. Auscultation 
17.2.3. Performance 

17.3. Beacons, Traffic Islets and Curbs 

17.3.1. Types of Beacons 
17.3.2. Inspections 
17.3.3. Performance 

17.4. Containment Systems

17.4.1. Types of Containment Systems 
17.4.2. Inspections 
17.4.3. Performance 

17.5. Enclosures

17.5.1. Components. 
17.5.2. Inventory and Inspection 
17.5.3. Maintenance 

17.6. Drainages

17.6.1. Drainage Elements 
17.6.2. Inventory and Inspection 
17.6.3. Maintenance

17.7. Slopes and Vegetation 

17.7.1. Slope Protection Systems 
17.7.2. Inventory and Inspection 
17.7.3. Maintenance 

17.8. Level Crossings 

17.8.1. Road - FFCC 
17.8.2. Highway - Airport 
17.8.3. Road - Bike Lane 

17.9. RRLL Prevention

17.9.1. Industry Idiosyncrasy 
17.9.2. Good Practices 
17.9.3. The Importance of Training 
17.9.4. Technology at the Service of Sustainability 

17.10. The Lifecycle

17.10.1. Construction and Start-Up 
17.10.2. Maintenance and Operation 
17.10.3. End of Useful Life 

Module 18. Exploitation   

18.1. Use and Defence 

18.1.1. Applicable Regulations 
18.1.2. Road Defence 
18.1.3. Road Use 

18.2. Processing of Administrative Files 

18.2.1. Authorizations for Construction Work, Special Transportation or Sports Events  
18.2.2. Damage Claim File  
18.2.3. Sanctioning File  

18.3. Traffic Studies

18.3.1. Traffic Forecasts for the Project  
18.3.2. The Traffic Model Based on The Information  
18.3.3. Exploitation of Traffic Data  

18.4. Road Safety

18.4.1. Skills 
18.4.2. Road Safety Agents 
18.4.3. The Importance of Training and Information 
18.4.4. Road Safety Audit 
18.4.5. International Experiences 

18.5. International Experiences

18.5.1. Asset Management 
18.5.2. Road Safety Management Systems 
18.5.3. Energy Efficiency 
18.5.4. Other Management Systems 

18.6. Winter Road Maintenance

18.6.1. Winter Road Plan 
18.6.2. Machinery 
18.6.3. Fluxes 

18.7. The Control Center

18.7.1. Traffic Management  
18.7.2. Facility Management  
18.7.3. Incident Response  

18.8. The Operating Manual

18.8.1. Operational Actors: Administrative Authority, Tunnel Manager, Safety Officer, Operator 
18.8.2. Review and Approval 
18.8.3. On the Structure of the Operating Manual  

18.9. Minimum Operating Conditions 

18.9.1. Atmospheric 
18.9.2. CCTV
18.9.3. Ventilation 
18.9.4. PCI 
18.9.5. Lighting 
18.9.6. Hydrants 
18.9.7. Networks 
18.9.8. Other Facilities 

18.10. The Tunnel Operator

18.10.1. Control Center Operator 
18.10.2. Maintenance Operator 
18.10.3. Incident Response Operator 

Module 19. BIM In roads  

19.1. Origins of Information 

19.1.1. Project Documentation 
19.1.2. Network Inventory 
19.1.3. CMMS 
19.1.4. ITS 

19.2. BIM at the conceptual level 

19.2.1. Applicable Regulations 
19.2.2. Description of BIM Methodology  
19.2.3. BIM Advantages 

19.3. Implementation of the BIM Methodology in an In-Service Infrastructure. 

19.3.1. Coding Assets 
19.3.2. Documentation Coding 
19.3.3. Attribute Dictionary 
19.3.4. IFC 

19.4. The BIM Model in Maintenance and Operation  

19.4.1. Integration of the Different Platforms  
19.4.2. The Importance of Document Management  
19.4.3. Knowledge of the State of the Infrastructure  

19.5. BIM Experiences in other Infrastructures

19.5.1. BIM in Railroads  
19.5.2. BIM in Building  
19.5.3. BIM in Industry  

19.6. Software BIM

19.6.1. Plan 
19.6.2. Open BIM 
19.6.3. Modeling 

19.7. BIM Management

19.7.1. ISO Business School 119.50 
19.7.2. BIM manager 
19.7.3. The Role of the BIM 

19.8. Digital Twin

19.8.1. Description 
19.8.2. Operation  
19.8.3. Advantages  

19.9. Other Skills to be Developed by the Roadside Professional 

19.9.1. Databases 
19.9.2. Python Programming 
19.9.3. Big Data 

19.10. New Technologies

19.10.1. 3D Printing 
19.10.2. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality 
19.10.3. Point Cloud 

Module 20. The Road of the Future   

20.1. Social Equity 

20.1.1. Equality Policies 
20.1.2. Transparency 
20.1.3. Remote work Possibilities 

20.2. Environment

20.2.1. Circular Economy  
20.2.2. Energy Autonomy of the Road 
20.2.3. Energy Use of the Subsoil 
20.2.4. New Projects under Development 

20.3. Present Continuous

20.3.1. RSC 
20.3.2. Administration Liability 
20.3.3. The Road in Pandemic 

20.4. From Passive to Active Information 

20.4.1. The Hyperconnected User 
20.4.2. Cross Information with Other Modes of Transportation 
20.4.3. RRSS 

20.5. Exploitation

20.5.1. Variable Speed Management 
20.5.2. Pay-Per-Use 
20.5.3. Dynamic Electric Recharging 

20.6. 5G Networks

20.6.1. Network Description 
20.6.2. Network Deployment 
20.6.3. Utilities 

20.7. The Connected Vehicle

20.7.1. Road - Vehicle 
20.7.2. Vehicle - Road 
20.7.3. Vehicle - Vehicle 

20.8. Autonomous Vehicle  

20.8.1. Fundamental Principles 
20.8.2. How Does It Affect the Road? 
20.8.3. Services Required 

20.9. Smart Roads

20.9.1. Solar Roads 
20.9.2. Roads that Decarbonize 
20.9.3. Road and Solar Energy 
20.9.4. Asphalt of the Future 

20.10. Applications at your Fingertips 

20.10.1. Artificial Intelligence: Image Recognition
20.10.2. Drones on the Road: From Surveillance to Inspection 
20.10.3. Robotics in the Service of Occupational Safety

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