Geotechnical Foundation Sys — The structural loads of buildings, bridges, towers, and other civil engineering projects must somehow be transmitted to the underlying natural geomaterials using a foundation system that is safe, stable, and economical. Since site-specific information is required for each particular structure, an emphasis is made on the use of geotechnical in-situ testing for a rational and proper assessment of the ground. The Geotechnical Foundation Systems course reviews analytical procedures for the evaluation of shallow and deep foundation systems. You will discover methods for calculating ultimate bearing capacity (limit plasticity solutions) and load-displacement behavior (elasticity theory). For deep foundation systems, you will learn additional considerations for evaluating side resistance by effective stress approach and direct cone penetration test methods. Many case studies are intermingled throughout the course to illustrate the analytical procedures and verify their applicability.
No prereqs
Taught by nobody this semester.