Study program:
Geotechnics (X semester -MsC) |
Name of subject: Foundation Engineering |
Instructors:
Prof. Dragoslav Rakić |
Status: Compulsory |
ECTS: 5 |
Prerequisites: Soil Mechanics 2 |
Course Objectives: Acquiring knowledge about special foundation methods in complex geotechnical conditions. Soil-structure interaction analysis. |
Learning Outcomes: Mastering complex knowledge for the purposes of foundation in complex geotechnical conditions. |
Content:
Theory teaching Settlement of shallow foundations based on clay; Settlement of shallow foundations based on sand; Analysis of bearing capacity of shallow foundations using Eurocode 7 standard; Bearing capacity of piles based on in situ test results (SPT and CPT); Load test of pile; Analysis of pile group; Settlement of a single pile and of a pile group; Bearing capacity analysis of piles using Eurocode 7 standard; Application of micropiles in foundation engineering; Application of jet grounding in foundations; Protection of open pits; Limit and allowable force in anchors. Stability analysis of a diaphragm. Diaphragm with anchors; Improvement of foundation soil; Strengthening of foundations; Remediation measures in foundation engineering; Geotechnical conditions for foundation in environmental protection; Monitoring of the foundation structures behaviour. Practical teaching Independent calculation exercises which include solving of examples that follow lecture material. Audio-visual demonstrations of structure foundations in complex geotechnical conditions in our country and in the world. |
Suggested Reading List:
- S. Ćorić, 2008. Geostatički proračuni, RGF-Izgradnja, Beograd., 460.
- D. Milović., M. Đogo, 2005. Greške u fundiranju, FTN, Novi Sad.
- Bowles, J., 1996. Foundation anayzsis and design, McGrow-Hill.
- Das, B.M.,1984. Principles of foundation engineering, Brooks/Cole Engineering Division, Monterey
- Tomlinson, M.J., 1986. Foundation design and construction, The Pitman book, London
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Conduct of the Course: Classical lectures, audio-visual presentation, consultations, exercises, visit of the construction site where the foundation of the structure is being performed in complex geotechnical conditions. |
Fund hours:
Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Assessment:
Final Exam |
ECTS |
Written exam | 30 | Oral Exam | 35 |
Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
Class Participationа | 10 | Practical Classes | 10 | OPO_DR | 15 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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