CE 461 Computer Applications In Foundation Engineering

Credit Structure: (2-2)3

Catalog Description:
Settlement. Bearing Capacity of Shallow and Deep Foundations. Stability problems and Problems of practical interest.

Course Objectives:
The use of computer methods based on sound theory is instructed.

Prerequisites:
None

Textbook(s):
None

Reference(s):
Books on theoretical soil mechanics and foundation engineering

Syllabus:
1. Bearing Capacity of Foundation
2. Preloading
3. Mat Foundations
4. Capacity of a Single Pile
5. Stresses in Driven Piles and Pile Group Efficiency
6. Socketed Piles
7. Settlement of Single Pile
8. Introduction and Lateral Pile Group Load Distribution
9. Laterally Loaded Piles
10. Control-Check Term Projects

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
1. Softwares like FORTRAN5, Windows etc. are used to prepare projects.
2. Pre-written softwares by students.

Laboratory Work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 1.5 credits
Engineering Sciences: 1.5 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Altay Birand