Buildings Foundations

This course addresses measurements of shallow foundations using modern methods: in field trials, stability studies and design of retaining walls (gravity and concrete equipment). By calculating the permitted subsidence and landslides. By dimensioning the central and eccentric footings. Combinatorial beams, strip footings, strip footings grid, general raft. By introducing the calculation of piles and the selection of the type of foundation and other structural issues.

Objectives

Students should gain wide knowledge about issues related to modern calculation methods for the bearing capacity of shallow foundations, field trials, stability and design of retaining walls. Also students should learn to calculate the subsidence and the permitted subsidence. Acquire knowledge about the sizing of central and eccentric footings of combinatorial beams, strip footings, strip footings grid and general raft. Finally, students should be able to choose the type of foundation depending on each case.

Prerequisites

Soil Mechanics

Syllabus

The course consists of the following sections: -Diaphragm Walls -Subsidences -Contact Pressures between Ground and Foundations -Carrying Capacity -Carrying Capacity of a Surface