CE 4173 Foundation Engineering

3 Credits

This course introduces the development of foundation engineering, including: site exploration; soil sampling; interpretation of boring logs; bearing capacity of footings; settlement of structures; lateral earth pressure; design of retaining walls, braced excavations and sheet pile walls; and design of deep foundations.

Prerequisite(s): CE 3153 or equivalent.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 2 | Weekly Lab Hours: 3 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0