<h2>This course addresses advanced topics covering</h2> <ol><li data-list="ordered">Detailed insight into data acquisition parameters- meaning and rules for settings</li><li data-list="ordered">Detailed discussion &amp; guidance on how to acquire best possible data</li><li data-list="ordered">Borehole preparation for porous medium (loose sand &amp; gravel deposits)</li><li data-list="ordered">Equipment selection guide (different source, receivers &amp; recorders)</li><li data-list="ordered">Picking P and S waves on your records (LIVE with field data)</li><li data-list="ordered">Detailed calculations for distance calculation from deviation data</li><li data-list="ordered">Identifying direct arrivals, refracted arrivals, tube waves etc.</li><li data-list="ordered">Detailed discussion and practical demonstration of various processing steps</li><li data-list="ordered">Live seismic tomography processing using aTOM software</li><li data-list="ordered">FREE: Parameters Calculation &amp; Plot sheets for cross-hole test</li><li data-list="ordered">FREE: Deviation data processing sheet</li></ol>

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31+ years of field experience in geophysics shared, saving you years of time wasted on trial & error way of working with geophysical tools and get the best results.

Advanced Course in Crosshole Seismic Test, Downhole Seismic Test & Crosshole Seismic Tomography

<h2>Do you face any of the following challenges?</h2><ol><li data-list="ordered">Inability to choose right data acquisition parameters</li><li data-list="ordered">Failing to pick P and S waves on your records</li><li data-list="ordered">Unable to get best results out of acquired data</li><li data-list="ordered">Confused about direct arrivals, refracted arrivals, tube waves etc.</li><li data-list="ordered">Not able to process the data in 3D</li></ol> <h2>This workshop addresses all the above and more….</h2><ol><li data-list="ordered">Detailed insight into data acquisition parameters- meaning and rules for settings</li><li data-list="ordered">Detailed discussion &amp; guidance on how to acquire best possible data</li><li data-list="ordered">Detailed discussion and practical demonstration of various processing steps</li><li data-list="ordered">Equipment selection criteria</li><li data-list="ordered">Choosing the right seismic source for P and S waves</li><li data-list="ordered">Live seismic tomography processing using aTOM software</li></ol> <h2>Who Should Attend?</h2>This will help professionals, engineers and geo-scientists dealing with sub-surface investigation. The program is designed for new as well as experienced users of geophysics. The program will also help project owners hiring services of geophysical surveys, enabling them understand capabilities and limitations of the method and derive maximum return on their investment on a geophysical survey.

I am revealing all the secrets and sharing all I learnt through 31 years of working in the field of geophysics, saving you years of time wasted on trial & error way of working with geophysical tools and get the best results.

3 day’s Online Course Crosshole Seismic Test, Downhole Seismic Test & Crosshole Seismic Tomography

Dam Safety Course

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The course is meant for the professionals directly engaged in the works of maintaining and managing the irrigation and multipurpose projects having headworks in form of storage structures of various sizes and associated water distribution networks for providing water to the beneficiaries. The course aims at improving the skills of the professional entrusted with the responsibility in directly managing the facilities and ensuring their safety as well as reporting the status to the higher level of managements. The works of such nature requires exposure to the basics of the sciences and technologies that go into designing and operationalizing such facilities, deteriorations that can be expected over long years of usage, implications thereof towards continued safety of operators and hazard levels posed to the downstream communities, possible field and laboratory investigations techniques for identification of problems and reporting the observations to the expert personnel in a scientific and lucid manner so that the status at the field level is fully appreciated while planning the remedial measures by them.The areas of safety assurance in general are very wide and comprise of high degree of expertise and skills extending to the cutting-edge level of technologies and involve a fair amount of in-depth experience in each discipline. However, such level of expertise and skill sets cannot be replicated easily with the growing level of asset base and increasing age of the existing assets. A middle layer is required who is generally aware of the issues that can get generated in such a scenario and how to deal with them as a first line of decision and defense. At the higher levels, such personnel will be the key to the setup to monitor and collate the status of the asset portfolio being managed by an organization or department.Water management projects especially the irrigation projects are long lasting entities with practically indefinite life. Even if the beneficiary land area changes its character in terms of land use, the utility of the head conservation works and the distribution networks remain or improve as they are required to deliver the water for larger economic good in keeping with development in economy of the area. On the other hand, the tenure of a professional employed for managing the project may be limited in keeping with the shortage of personnel and also the aspirations of the individual towards career progression. Many of the developing countries are facing this problem due to a smaller pool of manpower resources not in keeping with the growth in population of the projects. At any point of time, a change of hands is inevitable with concomitant dangers of gaps in knowledge transfer. Presence of exposure to a course of this nature provides necessary awareness to the incoming professional about the scope and nature of the assignment at hand and also makes the charged professionals aware of standard protocols and procedures involved.This is a first course in a set of courses of increasing levels of expertise and narrowing of focus for advanced exposure of relevant sub sets of professionals.The professionals at ICID and Aqua Foundation have witnessed such situations first hand and realize that the skill sets are in need of a wider spread in view of growing importance of an assured delivery of water to the beneficiaries and also a continued assurance of performance worthiness of the components involved.Dam safety bill has already passed in the Lok Sabha and is now pending with Rajya Sabha. It is likely that the same may come into effect shortly. Already, with DRIP II in place, there is a need of trained dam safety professionals at the field level who are able to coordinate with various expert committees and panels who take up the formulation of remedial measures and also supervise implementation of the same. This course will enable the project authorities to create such a group for better progress in their dam safety related works. Similarly, in India, there is increasing emphasis on demand side management for water resources. In such cases, the status of network capacities for delivering the required volumes will also require assurance. Maintenance of networks will therefore receive increasing importance. In this context, the course will be able to fulfil this gap.

The course aims at improving the skills of the professional entrusted with the responsibility in directly managing the facilities and ensuring their safety as well as reporting the status to the higher level of managements.

Certificate Course on Dam and Network Safety Assurance

With recent advances in ERI technology and software, practitioners are faced with numerous choices in selecting acquisition and inversion parameters, some of which can affect results substantially. Mistakes in field surveys and interpretation are common in ERT surveys. The proposed certification course includes a review of the resistivity method followed by instrumentation, survey techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. This course covers the ERT method for practicing field surveyors that are currently involved in resistivity surveys as well as in academic research. Do you face any of the following challenges? 1. Inability to choose right data acquisition parameters2. Failing to obtain data in difficult field conditions3. Unable to get best results out of acquired data4. Not able to bring RMS error within acceptable limits5. Not able to process the data in 3D6. Not able to interpret the resistivity section &amp; translate it to geology

With recent advances in ERI technology and software, practitioners are faced with numerous choices in selecting acquisition and inversion parameters, some of which can affect results substantially. Mistakes in field surveys and interpretation are common in ERT surveys.

Electrical Resistivity Imaging & Tomography: Advanced

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GPR Training Course

The incorrect and inappropriate use of GPR has over the years caused a great deal of damage to its reputation as a bona fide and reliable technology. The objective of this course on GPR is to make the participants familiar with basic as well advanced data acquisition, data processing and interpretation techniques to derive maximum amount of information from data collected. After completing this course, user should be able to collect the GPR data, carry out basic as well as advanced data processing of data and interpret the results in a range of application areas.The program will enable the participant to derive maximum information from GPR data and help them design the right GPR investigation program for a particular project requirement. It will also enable them to choose the right combination of antennas for varied geological conditions and resolution requirements. The minimum outcome of the workshop will be:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to determine whether GPR will be suitable for a particular project objective</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to design GPR survey to get maximum information</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to choose various parameters during data acquisition</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to carry out simple in-field processing of data</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to carry out advanced processing to minimise noise and extract maximum information from GPR data</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn use and theoretical aspects of various filters, migration, corrections etc.</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to carry out 3D processing of data</li><li data-list="bullet">Learn to conduct QC checks on GPR data and results obtained through GPR contractors</li><li data-list="bullet">Application specific training on:</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Utility detection and mapping</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Concrete inspection (voids, delamination, rebar etc.)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Pavement inspection (thickness of various layers etc.)</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Void detection</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-indent-1">Archaeology</li><li data-list="bullet">Any other topic/ application of interest of participants.</li><li data-list="bullet">Numerous practical tips for effective GPR utilization based on 3 decades of experience.</li></ol>

Live interactive sessions during the course, training modules, members only Facebook group, email/online support, certificate from AF Academy.

3 Month’s Online Course on Ground Penetrating Radar

This will help professionals, engineers and geo-scientists dealing with shallow sub-surface investigation. The program is designed for new as well as experienced users of GPR equipment. The program will also help project owners hiring services of GPR surveys, enabling them understand capabilities and limitations of the method and derive maximum return on their investment on a GPR survey. The program is useful for individuals, organizations and professionals from following fields:<ol><li data-list="ordered">Water, electrical, telecom, gas and other utility companies</li><li data-list="ordered">Construction/ Infrastructure organizations</li><li data-list="ordered">Trenchless companies</li><li data-list="ordered">Environment consultants/ contractors</li><li data-list="ordered">Army, Police, Para-Military forces and other law enforcement/ investigation agencies</li><li data-list="ordered">Concrete inspection agencies/ consultants/ contractors</li><li data-list="ordered">Road inspection authorities, vigilance officials</li><li data-list="ordered">Archaeological survey organizations</li><li data-list="ordered">Geologists, Hydro-geologists, Geophysicists and Civil Engineers</li><li data-list="ordered">Existing GPR users</li><li data-list="ordered">Fresh geophysicists/ engineers planning to pursue career in the field of GPR</li></ol>

I am revealing all the secrets and sharing all I learnt through 25 years of working with GPR, saving you years of time wasted on trial & error way of working with GPR and get best out of this great tool.

3 day’s Online Course Learn Advanced GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) Data Processing

The incorrect and inappropriate use of GPR has over the years caused a great deal of damage to its reputation as a bona fide and reliable technology. The objective of this course on GPR is to make the participants familiar with advanced data acquisition, data processing and interpretation techniques to derive maximum amount of information from data collected. After completing this course, user should be able to collect the GPR data, carry out basic as well as advanced data processing of data and interpret the results in a range of application areas.<h2>Course Approach</h2><ol><li data-list="bullet">Live webinar to deliver the course (day and time of webinar will be suitably chosen so as not to conflict with your working hours). </li><li data-list="bullet">Training Modules (Reading material)</li><li data-list="bullet">Membership of a member’s only Facebook group for interaction within the group members on various aspects of GPR. </li><li data-list="bullet">Email/ online support</li><li data-list="bullet">Certificate from AF Academy on completion of course</li></ol>

Recorded sessions and training modules delivered via LMS during the course, periodic live interaction for Q&A. Members only Facebook group, email/online support, certificate from AF Academy.

3 MONTH’S ADVANCED ONLINE COURSE ON GROUND PENETRATING RADAR

Since its first introduction in the late 1990s, the multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method has been utilized by an increasing number of practitioners for a growing array of geotechnical projects, and further researched by many investigators worldwide. The MASW method provides one of the most critically important geotechnical parameters-stiffness of ground materials. It provides this information in terms of seismic shear-wave velocity (Vs) distribution in both vertical and horizontal directions. From an elastic theory viewpoint, shear wave velocity (Vs) is the most powerful indicator of a material's stiffness. This course covers the basics of seismic surface waves, data acquisition, data processing and the fundamentals in such a way that participants can, upon its completion, engage in common applications such as seismic site characterization (Vs-30m) and mapping soil/bedrock shear-wave velocity (Vs) cross sections. It will demonstrate how to process surface-wave data, and each participant will be guided step-by-step in processing actual field data sets. All geotechnical engineers and researchers dealing with stiffness of ground and pavement can benefit from attending this course and learning about this state-of-the-art seismic technique. The Primary Objectives of the course are:<ol><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">To grasp basic concepts of seismic surface waves,</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">To understand the overall field procedure for optimal data acquisition,</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">To provide first-hand experience in processing field data sets to generate two-dimensional (2-D) shear-wave velocity (V) cross sections as well as 1-D profiles,</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">To recognize typical applications of MASW, and</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">To be fully flexible in data acquisition and processing so that one can handle challenging situations more successfully.</li></ol>

This course covers the basics of seismic surface waves, and data acquisition, data processing. It will demonstrate how to process surface-wave data, and each participant will be guided step-by-step in processing actual field data sets.

Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves: Advanced          

Seismic technique is one of the most developed geophysical techniques, providing vital information on subsurface, crucial for most of the engineering projects. Seismic Refraction surveys are routinely carried out for assessment of subsurface conditions prior to engineering projects. With recent advances in seismic refraction technology and software, practitioners are faced with numerous choices in selecting acquisition and inversion parameters, some of which can affect results substantially. The course includes a review of the seismic method followed by instrumentation, survey techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. This course covers the seismic refraction and seismic refraction tomography method for practicing field surveyors that are currently involved in seismic surveys as well as in academic research. This course covers the basics of seismic surface waves, data acquisition, and data processing. The course will cover the fundamentals in such a way that participants can, upon its completion, engage in common applications such as bedrock depth determination, identification of faults/ fractures/ shear zones, thickness of overburden, estimation of rock quality/ degree of weathering, and other such applications. It will demonstrate how to process the data, and each participant will be guided step-by-step in processing actual field data sets. All geotechnical engineers, geologists, geophysicists and researchers dealing with strength of subsurface can benefit from attending this course and learning about this state-of-the-art seismic technique. The Primary Objectives of the course are:<ol><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">to grasp basic concepts of seismic waves,</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">to understand the overall field procedure for optimal data acquisition,</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">to provide first-hand experience in processing field data sets to generate two-dimensional (2-D) P- wave velocity (V) cross sections.</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">to recognize typical applications of SRT, and</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify">to be fully flexible in data acquisition and processing so that one can handle challenging situations more successfully.</li></ol>

Seismic technique is one of the most developed geophysical techniques, providing vital information on subsurface, crucial for most of the engineering projects. Seismic Refraction surveys are routinely carried out for assessment of subsurface conditions prior to engineering projects.

Seismic Refraction & Seismic Refraction Tomography: Advanced

A comprehensive course covering all aspects of subsurface utility engineering including tools like GPR, EPL etc., with detailed description of data processingThis is the only course which takes the learner through basics of SUE, data collection procedures for QL-D and C, detailed procedure for QL-B data collection using Ground Penetrating Radar, Induction Locator, Acoustic Locators etc., QL-A procedures including vacuum excavation, instructions on drawing preparation etc.Here are USP of this course:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Course designed by industry experts having more than 25 years of experience</li><li data-list="bullet">Complete course delivered through videos, along with reading material</li><li data-list="bullet">Detailed training on data processing using live software</li><li data-list="bullet">More than 5 hours of video and more than 700 pages of optional reading material</li><li data-list="bullet">Liberty to complete the course at your own pace- 02 days or 02 years- choice is yours</li><li data-list="bullet">Option of getting further certification from Engineering Council of India</li></ol>

A Comprehensive course covering all aspects of subsurface utility engineering including tools like GPR, EPL ETC., with detailed description of data processing.

Level 1 Certificate Course in Subsurface Utility Engineering

Self Study Course in Subsurface Utility Engineering - All 3 Levels

<h3>Approved by: Engineering Council of India</h3><h3>36 CPD Hours</h3><h4>Introduction</h4>Having accurate knowledge of subsurface/ underground/ buried utilities (pipes/ cables/ drains etc.) is critical for any infrastructure project. The successful detection and mapping of buried utilities involves the combination of several techniques, the results of which are synthesized down to a single interpreted plot. The techniques and methodologies used will primarily depend upon the required outcome for the survey, the site conditions and the type of pipes or cables being targeted.Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is an upcoming field dealing with procedure and standards for detection and mapping of underground utilities. The workshop comprehensively covers all the aspects related to conducting a successful underground utility detection and mapping project. The workshop also serves as certification program of three levels (trade skill certificate level 1, 2 &amp; 3) leading to certification as ‘SUE Engineer’ with a unique seal to certify utility drawings.Title of SUE Engineer is granted upon acquiring the necessary professional skills in Subsurface Utility Engineering field through SUE Engineer training program. The program comprises of three levels of training and respective level- end tests conducted by IndSTT followed by the certification and grant of SUE Engineer Seal with distinct serial number for each qualified and certified SUE Engineer. SUE Engineer can function in five different roles:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Project Owner’s Engineer/Advisor</li><li data-list="bullet">Service Provider’s Engineer/Advisor</li><li data-list="bullet">Right of Way Owner’s Engineer/Advisor</li><li data-list="bullet">Third Party Consultant</li><li data-list="bullet">Expert Witness</li></ol><h4>Certification Process</h4>There is an acute shortage of qualified professionals to supervise the entire process of subsurface utility engineering. This program is an effort to cater to this need and certify eligible personnel as Subsurface Utility Engineer authorised to stamp and sign final SUE drawings. The process of certification leading to Subsurface Utility Engineer will be as under:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Level-1 Certification: SUE Workshop</li><li data-list="bullet">Level-2 Certification: Advanced Workshop on GPR, EPL and other designation techniques</li><li data-list="bullet">Level-3 Certification: Advanced Workshop on utilities networks, drawings, standards and drawing certification.</li></ol>After completing above 3 levels, one will become eligible to be certified as subsurface utility engineer, and will be issued a numbered stamp also to be used for drawing certification.

Certification program of three trade skill levels leading to certification as ‘SUE Engineer’ with a unique seal to certify utility drawings.

Online Certification Program on Subsurface Utility Engineering - All 3 Levels

<h2>About the Program </h2>Tunnelling is integral to infrastructure development and this online training program aims at imparting an in-depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform. Spanning the entire spectrum from planning to operations &amp; maintenance stages, the program with 100 pre-recorded lectures ensures that each and every aspect like survey &amp; investigation, design, and construction of a tunnel is addressed. As a unique offering, the program comprises a set of 51 lectures in the Core Segment, addressing aspects of general interest, and allows the participants to choose from the remaining lectures in the Optional Segment depending upon their requirement. With the twice -a-week release of the lectures, interspersed with interactive sessions with the faculty, the training program is designed for a schedule spanning 25-weeks. <h2>Who Should Attend?</h2>This training program shall benefit professionals, engineers, geotechnical engineers and geo- scientists dealing with tunnelling projects. The program shall be of value to owners of the tunnelling projects while hiring services for planning, investigating, designing, constructing, and operating their projects. The participants of the program will be able to contribute and add value in the accelerated and economic development of tunnelling projects.<h2> </h2><h2>Benefits</h2> The program will enable the participant to derive maximum information from investigation program and help them design the right investigation program for a particular project requirement. It will also enable them to choose the right combination of techniques for varied geological conditions. Participants of the program will be able to contribute towards accelerated and economic development of projects.

This online training program aims at imparting an in-depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform.

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