CEE 420 Foundation Engineering

CEE 420: Foundation Engineering(Elective course for a BSCE degree)

Subsurface exploration, site preparation, design of shallow and deep foundations, and retaining structures.

CEE 323 (Soil Mechanics) Principles of Foundation Engineering (4th Edition), by Das, Braja, M., Brroks/Cole, 1998. Students completing this class will be able to

1. develop and analyze subsurface exploration program
2. determine shallow foundation design parameters
3. analyze shallow foundation settlement and design
4. develop lateral loading analysis at retaining walls
5. perform earth pressure analysis
6. design mat foundations
7. design retaining walls
8. perform deep foundation capacity analysis
9. design deep foundations
10. perform deep foundation group capacity analysis
11. perform alternative (geotextile, piers, reinforced earth, mini pile, etc.) design

1. Soil Mechanics Review (3 hrs)
2. Subsurface Exploration Procedures (3 hrs)
3. Shallow Foundation Design (9 hrs)
4. Mat foundation Design (3 hrs)
5. Lateral Earth Pressure Analysis (4 hrs)
6. Retaining Wall Analysis and Design (8 hrs)
7. Deep foundation Capacity Analysis (4 hrs)
8. Deep foundation Design (3 hrs)
9. Alternative Foundation Design (2 hrs)

1 three hour lecture per week Schmertman Bearing Capacity Analysis
Excel Spreadsheet for Consolidation Analysis None. College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits This course will enhance the student's

1. ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics, engineering science to civil engineering problems,
2. ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design a civil engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria,
3. ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze relevant data, and to develop a solution,
4. 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
5. ability to understand and appreciate the importance of professional licensure and commitment to life-long learning,
6. knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
7. ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including computer-based tools for civil engineering analysis and design,
8. proficiency in geotechnical and structural engineering.

Roland Dubbe May 20, 2003