CE462 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING II
| Course Code: | 5620462 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ERDAL ÇOKÇA |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course emphasize pile foundation design and teach the state of the art concepts of behavior and design of single piles and pile groups
Course Content
Deep foundations. Piles and pile foundations, types of piles, pile foundation design. Types of sheet pile walls. Single-wall, double-wall and cellular cofferdams. Box open and pneumatic caissons. Underpinning of existing structures.
Course Learning Outcomes
The course gives;
-An ability to use the techniques, skills necessary for engineering practice
-An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||