Foundation engineering is the application of soil mechanics in the design of foundation elements for structures. The course covers properties of soils; subsurface exploration; bearing capacity; design of shallow foundations and mats; earth pressure theories and applications to design of retaining structures; stability of slopes; and an introduction to deep foundations. Prerequisites: CE 3310, CE 3710.
Foundations Engineering
Host University
University of Virginia
Semester
Spring 2023
Credits
3
Discipline
Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering
Instructor
Lindsay Burden
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