| Unit name | Design of Geotechnical Structures |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG30005 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Vardanega |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
To develop students' understanding of the behaviour of earth retaining structures and building foundations.
By the end of the course, successful students will;
1. understand the central place occupied by Limit Equilibrium methods and Modes of Failure in geotechnical design,
2. know about various retaining wall types and be able to analyse typical cases,
3. be able to size shallow foundations and/or assess their safety,
4. be able to estimate the settlement of foundations on clays and sands/gravels,
5. understand time-dependent settlement (consolidation) and the decay of excess pore pressure,
6. understand the mechanisms of load transmission for piled foundations,
7. be able to assess ultimate pile resistance in various soil types and calculate safe working loads.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Short coursework assignment (1 week) – held during June exam period (100%)
Craig RF. "Craig's Soil mechanics", 7th Ed. Spon Press, 2012.
Simons NE & Menzies BK. "A short course in foundation engineering", 2nd Ed. Thomas Telford Ltd, 2000.
Tomlinson MJ. "Foundation design and construction", 7th Ed. Prentice Hall, 2001.
