Foundation of Structures

135FS01
Architecture and Construction

About this course

Basic design methods for shallow footings, piles, retaining structures, foundation pits, sheet pile walls, anchors and soil improvement. Principles of monitoring in foundation engineering. Use of Eurocode 7. Selected case histories.

Learning outcomes

Understanding of design methods for shallow footings, piles, retaining structures, foundation pits, sheet pile walls, anchors and soil improvement, principles of monitoring in foundation engineering

Course requirements

Soil Mechanics 1, Soil Mechanics 2

Resources

  • !Craig, R.F.: Soil Mechanics. Seventh edition 2004. 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE, Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Spon Press, 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001. ISBN 0-415-32703-2 (pbk), ISBN 0-203-57441-9 (Adobe eReader Format)
  • ?Tomlinson, M., Woodward, J.: Pile Design and Construction Practice, 6th Edition 2014, CRC Press, ISBN 9781466592636
  • ?BS EN 1997-1:2004+A1:2013 - Eurocode 7. Geotechnical design. General rules

Activities

Lectures, seminars and self-study

Additional information

course
7 ECTS
  • Level
    Bachelor
  • Contact hours per week
    6
  • Instructors
    Ing. Salák Jan CSc., doc. Ing. Záleský Jan CSc., Ing. Mgr. Valenta Jan Ph.D., Ing. Herza Jiří MSc., Ing. Kos Jan CSc., Ing. Jirásko Daniel Ph.D.
  • Mode of delivery
    Online - at a specific time

Starting dates

  • 21 Sept 2026

    ends 28 Dec 2026

    LanguageEnglish
    TermWinter 2026/2027
    Enrolment period closed
These offerings are valid for students of L'X (France)