CIVE 4301
Foundation Engineering
A critical study of the theories in soil mechanics and their application to the solution of geotechnical engineering problems. Field investigations, laboratory and field testing, shallow foundations, special footings, mat foundations, pile foundations and excavations. Discussion of new methods and current research.
2025
Readings
- Art of Foundation Engineering Practice, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publications 198 (GSP 198).
- The Foundation Engineering Handbook, M. Gunaratne, (Ed). Taylor & Francis. 2006 Art of Foundation Engineering Practice, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publications 198 (GSP 198).
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3210 or CIVE 4208 . Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.