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Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

3-0-6 units · Graduate

Methodology for site characterization and geotechnical aspects of the design and construction of foundation systems. Topics include site investigation (with emphasis on in situ testing), shallow (footings and raftings) and deep (piles and caissons) foundations, excavation support systems, groundwater control, slope stability, soil improvement (compaction, soil reinforcement, etc.), and construction monitoring.

Fall 2003

Topics

  • Introduction and Examples
  • Design and Safety Factors
  • Site Investigation: Methodology
  • Boreholes and Soil Sampling
  • Stratigraphy Classification Schemes
  • Engineering Properties SPT/FV/PCPT in Situ Tests
  • Spread Foundation Design
  • Bearing Capacity 1
  • Bearing Capacity 2
  • Strength Parameters for Soils
  • Allowable Settlements
  • Settlements on Sand 1
  • Settlements on Sand 2
  • Settlements on Clay 1
  • Settlements on Clay 2
  • Soil-structure Interaction
  • Pile Types and Selection
  • Characteristic Pile Behavior
  • Single Pile Capacity 1
  • Single Pile Capacity 2
  • Settlement of Single Pile 1
  • Pile Group Behavior 1
  • Pile Group Behavior 2
  • Lateral Loading of Piles
  • Pile Driving
  • Pile Load Tests
  • Negative Skin Friction
  • Slope Stability Methods 1
  • Slope Stability Methods 2
  • Slope Stability Methods 3
  • Earth Retaining Structures
  • Earth Pressures - Review
  • Cantilever and Propped Walls
  • Tie Back Anchors
  • Braced Excavations 1
  • Braced Excavations 2
  • Reinforced Soil
  • Soil Nailing
  • Geosynthetic Reinforcement

Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: 1.361 G (Fall; second half of term) 3-0-6 units

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