Course description:
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with depth knowledge and understanding of the principles governing the design of foundation systems for structures. This course covers the following subjects: subsurface exploration (borings, sampling, preparation of boring logs, and subsoil exploration report), running field tests (Vane Shear Test, Cone Penetration Test, Pressuremeter T, and Dilatometer Test), ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressure, retaining walls, and sheet pile walls.