About Course
This module is part of an updated learning pathway stackable towards a Graduate Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering and SIT’s Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
This module covers the common types of retaining walls and the design considerations in deep excavation and tunnelling.
For deep excavation, this module will cover the roles of different components, the method of excavation, the modes of failure, and the need for ground improvement. Participants will also explore the instrumentation used to monitor the system's performance, the associated ground movements, and the impact assessment on adjacent structures and utilities.
For tunnelling, this module will cover rock tunnelling, soft ground tunnelling, mixed phase tunnelling, tunnelling with TBM, and mined tunnelling. Participants will also explore the risks involved in tunnelling, trenchless technology, and segmental tunnel lining design. The last topic is soil nailing and ground anchors. It covers the design considerations, the mode of failure, and the testing methods.
Skills you’ll gain
Civil Engineering
Who Should Attend
Civil engineers, site engineers, field engineers, project engineers
Construction managers
Prerequisites
Learners should possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Learning Outcomes
Deep excavation
- Overview of deep excavation
- Basal heave, toe stability, uplift and seepage
- Wall deflection, ground settlement and damage assessment
- Strut forces; bending moment and observational method
- Numerical modelling and instrumentation
- Ground improvement; recharge wells and relief wells
Tunnelling
- Construction of bored tunnelling works: EPB TBM & Slurry TBM, ring selection, excavation management control, CHI, STP, soil conditioning
- Design of bored tunnelling works: segmental lining design, face stability, prefabrication of precast segments
- Codes, standards & guidelines on tunnel engineering: local engineering geology and geotechnical applications in tunnelling
- Design & construction of complex mining works: SCL, CIS permanent lining design, cross passages, NATM
- Tunnelling instrumentation & monitoring: Slurry KPI and other related engineering parameters
- Impact assessment of adjacent buildings, structures & utilities: ground settlement due to tunnelling works and ground improvement
Teaching Team
Hartono Wu
Assistant Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September – December 2025 Run | 4 September – 4 December 2025 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment (worth 6 credits) during the module
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,606.88.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,082.06 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$420.25 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$1,082.06 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$3,606.88 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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