Types of foundations, bearing capacity of shallow foundation, stress distribution, soil improvement techniques in construction, design of isolated and combined footing, and mat foundations, ground beams, settlement of foundations, lateral earth pressure, introduction to deep foundation, subsoil exploration, slope stability, earthquake effects on soil, soil liquefaction, geotechnical applications using computer programs.
(4 hours lecture)
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Prerequisite:
ENCE3310 | SOIL MECHANICS
ENCE3350 | REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 1
