CEE 420: Foundation Engineering(Elective course for a BSCE degree)
Subsurface exploration, site preparation, design of shallow and deep
foundations, and retaining structures.
Prerequisite
CEE 323 (Soil Mechanics)
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material
Principles of Foundation Engineering (4th Edition), by Das,
Braja, M., Brroks/Cole, 1998.
Course Objectives
Students completing this class will be able to
develop and analyze subsurface exploration program
determine shallow foundation design parameters
analyze shallow foundation settlement and design
develop lateral loading analysis at retaining walls
perform earth pressure analysis
design mat foundations
design retaining walls
perform deep foundation capacity analysis
design deep foundations
perform deep foundation group capacity analysis
perform alternative (geotextile, piers, reinforced earth, mini pile, etc.) design
Topics Covered
Soil Mechanics Review (3 hrs)
Subsurface Exploration Procedures (3 hrs)
Shallow Foundation Design (9 hrs)
Mat foundation Design (3 hrs)
Lateral Earth Pressure Analysis (4 hrs)
Retaining Wall Analysis and Design (8 hrs)
Deep foundation Capacity Analysis (4 hrs)
Deep foundation Design (3 hrs)
Alternative Foundation Design (2 hrs)
Class/Laboratory Schedule
1 three hour lecture per week
Computer Applications
Schmertman Bearing Capacity Analysis
Excel Spreadsheet for Consolidation Analysis
Laboratory projects
None.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
This course will enhance the student's
ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics, engineering science to civil
engineering problems,
ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design a civil
engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria,
ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze
relevant data, and to develop a solution,
understanding and appreciation of professional and ethical responsibilities and
professional practice issues such as procurement of work, bidding versus quality
based selection processes, and interaction between design and construction
professionals
ability to understand and appreciate the importance of professional licensure and
commitment to life-long learning,
knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including
computer-based tools for civil engineering analysis and design,
proficiency in geotechnical and structural engineering.
