Foundation of Structures

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.

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

Soil Mechanics 1, Soil Mechanics 2

• !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

Lectures, seminars and self-study