Construction of Culverts and Retaining Walls

Training for Civil Engineers, Skill Assessment, Skill Gap Training, Certification

Culverts and retaining walls are essential structures in highways, railways, irrigation projects, and urban development. Their design and construction must ensure stability, durability, and safety under varying soil, water, and load conditions.
This specialized training program helps civil engineers gain practical knowledge on planning, designing, and constructing culverts and retaining walls, matching the requirements of major infrastructure projects across India and abroad.

Why This Training Is Important?

Culverts are used to allow water flow under roads and rail tracks, while retaining walls support soil and prevent slope failure. Mistakes during construction can lead to settlement, cracking, seepage, structural failure, and costly repairs.

This course helps participants learn:

  • Proper construction sequence

  • Soil investigation requirements

  • Stability and durability considerations

  • Shuttering, reinforcement, and concreting techniques

  • Quality checks and safety compliance

Skill Assessment, Skill Gap Training & Certification

Pertecnica conducts a technical skill assessment for every participant to identify current skill level and training needs.
We assess skills and offer training in:

  • Construction of box and pipe culverts

  • Wing walls, parapets, approaches

  • Types of retaining walls and stability checks

  • Shoring and earth retaining techniques

  • Reinforcement details & concrete works

  • Drainage, weep holes, and backfilling

  • Quality control and site documentation

Based on this assessment, participants receive customized skill gap training to improve their technical knowledge.
After completing the course, students and professionals receive an industry-recognized certification to support career growth.

Course Coverage – What You Will Learn

1. Basics of Culverts

  • Types: Pipe, Slab, Box, Arch culverts

  • Site selection and alignment

  • Hydrological requirements for water passage

2. Culvert Construction Process

  • Excavation and ground preparation

  • Formwork and reinforcement fixing

  • Concreting procedures

  • Curing and finishing

  • Construction of wing walls and head walls

3. Basics of Retaining Walls

  • Gravity, Cantilever, Counterfort retaining walls

  • Choosing the right type for site conditions

  • Understanding active and passive earth pressure

4. Retaining Wall Construction

  • Excavation and foundation works

  • Reinforcement placing and shuttering

  • Concreting sequence

  • Backfilling and compaction

  • Drainage provisions and weep holes

5. Soil Investigation & Stability

  • Soil bearing capacity

  • Slope and stability analysis

  • Settlement control measures

6. Quality Control & Testing

  • Concrete quality checks

  • Material inspection

  • Construction safety and environmental considerations

7. Drawings, BOQ & Site Management

  • Understanding structural drawings

  • Estimation of quantities

  • Site documentation and work planning

Who Should Join?

  • Civil engineering students

  • Fresh graduates preparing for site roles

  • Working engineers in highways, railways, and infrastructure projects

  • Professionals who want certification for career improvement

  • Engineers with experience but no formal training or certification

Certification & Career Support

All participants receive:

  • Skill Assessment Report

  • Skill Gap Training Based on Assessment

  • Certification in Culverts & Retaining Walls Construction

  • Guidance for job roles in highways, irrigation, and infrastructure companies