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Proficiency in Foundation Engineering
Provides basic and advanced knowledge in the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, including special and strengthened systems.
Program Details
Credential
Professional Certificate
Level
Graduate
Total Credits
12 Credits
Who Should Enroll
- BSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Earth Sciences (with departmental approval)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- 1Evaluate geotechnical properties of soils and rocks for foundation purposes.
- 2Design shallow, deep, and special foundation systems.
- 3Assess and design strengthening and underpinning solutions.
- 4Understand soil dynamics and seismic design aspects for foundations.
Curriculum Topics
Geotechnical properties of soils and rocks
Ground improvement for foundations
Shallow foundation analysis and design
Deep foundation analysis and design
Special foundations (rafts, combined footings, drilled shafts)
Foundation strengthening and underpinning
Foundation dynamics and seismic design
Case study in foundation engineering
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