This course provides specific guidelines for finding data related to subsurface corrosion potential, frost effects, and site seismic characterization. General information regarding field procedures that are used for soil nailing projects is also presented in the course. This course explains behavior of aggressive soils and other factors that may increase soil corrosion potential. The course material is based on Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 7, Soil Nail Walls - Reference Manual, FHWA-NHI-14-007, Chapter 4.

After completing the course, the learner will have a better understanding of the guidelines and data requirement for soil nail wall design, as well as an understanding of the following topics:

• Information required for design
• Test borings and standard penetration testing 
• Groundwater observation methods
• Soil classification and index tests
• Testing of corrosion potential in soil