Foundation Engineering
About This Course
This is an introductory course in foundation engineering. The topics covered include site investigation and interpretation of soil reports, shallow foundations and deep foundations. Students will learn how to use simple foundations to distribute vertical loads from the superstructure to the underlying soil formation without overstressing the soil (more complex loading modes to be discussed in advanced courses). Students are taught the interpretation of site investigation report, derivation of relevant design soil properties, selection of sensible foundation type, and verification of capacity and settlement requirements.
What You'll Learn
Work effectively in a team foundation design project. Appreciate geotechnical design philosophy and process.
Perform standard stability and settlement calculations.
Interpret a borelog report and estimate relevant design soil properties.
Entry Requirements
Has the fundamental engineering geological knowledge and basic soil mechanics, and their impact on geotechnical and foundation engineering design and construction