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Foundation of Structures 2

135FS02
Architecture and Construction

About this course

Advanced design approaches for selected types of foundation pits and footings, design based on soil - structure interaction.

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

135GSM Geology and Soil Mechanics 135FS01 Foundation of Structures 01

Resources

  • Coduto, D., P.: Foundation Design: Principles and Practices. Barnes & Noble, ISBN: 0135897068, 2000
  • Smoltzyk, U. (ed): Geotechnical Engineering Handbook. Vol. 1-3. Ernst & Sohn, A Willey Comp. ISBN: 3-433-01449-3,-01450-7,-01451-5, 2003.
  • Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design: Worked examples: http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/doc/2013_06_WS_GEO/report/2013_06_WS_GEO.pdf

Activities

Lectures, seminars and self-study

Additional information

  • Credits
    ECTS 4
  • Contact hours per week
    4
  • Instructors
    doc. Ing. Jettmar Josef CSc., Ing. Kos Jan CSc., Ing. Salák Jan CSc., Ing. Mgr. Valenta Jan Ph.D., doc. Ing. Záleský Jan CSc.
  • Mode of instruction
    Online - at a specific time
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Offering(s)

  • Start date

    23 September 2024

    • Ends
      16 February 2025
    • Term *
      Winter 2024/2025
    • Instruction language
      English
    • Register between
      15 May - 29 Jul 2024
    Only 3 days to enrol
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These offerings are valid for students of TUM (Germany)