CVE366 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING I
| Course Code: | 3640366 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ABDULLAH EKİNCİ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course is aimed at introducing the basic principles of foundation design of civil engineering structures to civil engineering students. Some theoretical background information is also given in addition to the fundamental concepts explained in CVE 363 Soil Mechanics.
Course Content
Site investigations, retaining structures, excavations, dewatering, shallow foundation design, bearing capacity, settlement, stress distribution in soils, initial settlement, consolidation settlement, permissible settlement, deep foundation design, bearing capacity, settlement, types of piles, ground improvement.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
(1) Determine stress distribution in soils due to loading at the ground surface
(2) Discuss site investigation methods, planning of boreholes, soil sampling, and in-situ tests such as Standard Penetration Test, Cone Penetration Test etc.
(3) Calculate the immediate (elastic) and consolidation settlements of foundations in soils
(4) Determine the bearing capacity of soils
(5) Identify different foundation types and design shallow foundations
(6) Evaluate the lateral earth pressure in relation to earth retaining structures, and design retaining structures such as cantilever and gravity retaining walls, anchored walls, reinforced earth walls
(7) Determine single and group bearing capacity of piles in soils, and calculate settlement of pile groups
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively | ✔ | |||
| 8 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Knowledge on contemporary issues | ✔ | |||
| 11 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution