Foundation IS-FCEE-00043

Description:
Classification of foundations. Bearing capacity of shallow foundations. Mat and plate foundations. Excavations. Ground water level lowering. Sheath-pile walls. Retaining walls. Slurry walls. Embankments. Deep foundations. Pile foundations. Static capacity of single pile and pile groups. Settlements of pile foundations. Improving of soils. Pre-compression. Vertical drains. Stone columns. Jet grouting. Use of geotextiles to improve soils. Nails and anchorages. Reinforced earth.

Skills: Proficiency in foundation design, behaviour of various types of foundations.

Requirements:
The students should have passed the subjects: Soil mechanics, Strength of materials, Structural mechanics, Concrete structures