Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE4106 : Soil Structure Interaction { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. SUMAN ROY
Syllabus
Soil-Foundation Interaction: Introduction to soil-foundation interaction problems, Soil behaviour, Foundation behaviour, Interface behaviour, Scope of soil foundation interaction analysis, soil response models, Winkler, Elastic continuum, Two parameter elastic models, Elastic plastic behaviour, Time dependent behavior Beam on Elastic Foundation-Soil Models: Infinite beam, Two parameters, Isotropic elastic half space, Elastic Analysis of Pile: Elastic analysis of single pile, Theoretical solutions for settlement and load distributions, Analysis of pile group, Interaction analysis, Load distribution in groups with rigid cap Laterally Loaded Pile: Load deflection prediction for laterally loaded piles, Subgrade reaction and elastic analysis, Interaction analysis, Pile-raft system, Solutions through influence charts Basics of Machine Foundations: Types of Machine Foundations, General requirements of Machine Foundations and Design criteria, Resonant Frequency, Dynamic Load, Idealisation of Foundation Dynamic Problems, Machine Block-Foundation-Soil System (MFS), Machine-Pile Foundation-Soil System (MPFS) Basics of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Introduction, Effect of Earthquake, Elastic Rebound Theory, Wave Propagation, Attenuations of Stress waves, Dynamic Soil properties
Course Objectives
- To learn various models used in the geotechnical engineering and it's use during the analysis of soil-structure interaction problems
Course Outcomes
1. Understand the different soil response models. <br />2. Apply the principles of the design of piles and pile groups under axial and lateral loading. <br />3. Learn to analyse soil-structure interaction problems and use in the design of structures
Essential Reading
- N.P. Kurien, Design of Foundation Sytems : Principles & Practices, Narosa , New Delhi
- E.S. Melerski, Design Analysis of Beams, Circular Plates and Cylindrical Tanks on Elastic Foundation, CRC Press , Florida, USA
Supplementary Reading
- L.C. Reese, William F. Van Impe, Single piles and pile groups under lateral loading, CRC Press , Florida, USA
- G. Jones, Analysis of Beams on Elastic foundation, Thomas Telford , Great Britain, UK