INS 332E - Foundation Engineering

Course Objectives

1.To give an understanding of main subjects of foundation engineering
2.To express the importance of foundation engineering in the scope of civil
engineering by proper examples
3.To express the importance of professional know-how and background by
several cases

Course Description

Introduction to geotechnical engineering. Site investigation and in-situ soil tests. Slope Stability. Sheet piles, dimensioning and principles for calculations. Shallow foundations; bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations. Deep foundations; designing deep foundations, pile types, pile design, caissons, footings. Bearing capacity of deep foundations. Soil improvement; soil improvement methods, compaction methods.