Course Information
Line Number 237631
Course Name CE763 - Advanced Foundation Engineering
Course Description
This course covers fundamental and advanced concepts in foundation engineering, with an emphasis on site investigation and foundation design. Topics include methods for site investigation, analysis of shallow foundations, and calculation of bearing capacity and settlement. The course also explores beams on elastic foundations and provides an in-depth look at pile foundation design under static loading. Additional subjects include the application of wave equation theory, the behavior of piles under uplift and lateral loading, and the use of model piles in design and testing. Through this curriculum, students will develop the skills needed to analyze, design, and assess various types of foundation systems in geotechnical engineering.