CE 430 - Geotechnical Engineering II
Catalog Description
Topics include site exploration and characterization, review of consolidation and shear strength, advanced concepts in consolidation and shear strength, bearing capacity of rectangular foundations and mats subjected to concentric and eccentric loading, stress influence factors and principle of super position, shallow foundation settlements in clays and sands, advanced concepts in lateral earth pressures and earth retaining structures, slope stability, shallow and deep foundation design, reinforced concrete design of shallow foundations.3 credit hours (lecture)
Prerequisites
- ce330
Schedule
| Spring, 2010 | : | X |
| Spring, 2011 | : | X |
| Spring, 2012 | : | X |
Textbooks and Resources
Course Objective
1) Develop an understanding of extending the knowledge learned in CE 330 related to soil classification, effective stress concept, compressibility, and shear strength related to Foundation Design.
2) Understand the procedures for designing shallow foundations on sands and clays considering both the bearing capacity and settlements.
3) Apply the principles of soil mechanics to carry out a site investigation for a foundation project.
4) Determine the bearing capacity of deep foundations.
5) Earth retaining structures: analysis and design
Topics
1) Introduction to foundations
2) Review of soil mechanics: index properties, shear strength, and compressibility
3) Geotechnical characterization
4) Bearing capacity of spread foundations
5) Stress distribution and settlement of spread footings
6) Structural design of concrete foundations
7) Deep foundations: overview, axial capacity, and lateral behavior
8) Earth pressure and retaining structures
Professional Component
This course is an engineering topics course in the CE proficiency area of geotechnical engineering. The following EC 2000 outcomes are satisfied:
· An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
· An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
· An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
· An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
In addition, the course provides
· Exposure to professional practice through Institute for Geotechnology Seminars. Students are encouraged to attend seminars.
· Exposure to professional practice through field trips to construction projects (usually one per semester).
· Exposure to small-scale design projects (e.g., footing design or tunnel stress state).
Relationship to Program Objectives
This course contributes to Departmental program outcomes 1 and 3.Last update: Tue Aug 4, 2009 4:48 pm by ccox9