Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction, Foundation Types, Bearing Capacity Equations. (6 Hours)

Module 2: Shallow Footing Design. (6 Hours)

Module 3: Lateral Earth Pressures, Retaining Wall Design. (6 Hours)

Module 4: Deep Foundations Overview, Axial Capacity and Settlement of Piles, Lateral Loads on Piles, Pile Groups, Design of Pile Cap. (8 Hours)

Module 5: Bridge Pier and Abutments, Design of Vessel Foundation. (6 Hours)

Module 6: Design of Machine Foundation, Design of Foundation Bolt. (6 Hours)

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the design principles for shallow and deep foundation systems.

Equip students with the ability to analyze and design foundations using theoretical, empirical, and numerical approaches.

Enhance problem-solving skills related to geotechnical design, including bearing capacity, settlement, lateral earth pressures, and dynamic loading.

Prepare students to design specialized foundation structures such as bridge piers, abutments, vessel foundations, and machine foundations.

(1) Analyze and design shallow foundations, including bearing capacity, settlement, and stability considerations.
(2) Evaluate lateral earth pressures and design retaining walls based on soil-structure interaction principles.
(3) Design deep foundations such as piles and pile groups, considering axial and lateral loading effects.
(4) Apply advanced design techniques for bridge foundations, machine foundations, and other specialized foundation systems.
(5) Integrate empirical, theoretical, and numerical methods for geotechnical analysis and foundation design, ensuring safe and cost-effective solutions.

B. M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Cenage Learning

D. Coduto, Foundation Design: Principles and Practices., Prentice Hall

H. G. Poulos, E. H. Davis, Pile foundation analysis and design, Wiley

S. Prakash, V. K. Puri, Foundations for machines: analysis and design, Wiley