CIV4249 - Foundation engineering

Overview

This unit introduces foundation systems and design principles with reference to the geological context of a project. It also addresses how to determine relevant foundation design parameters from field and laboratory tests. It teaches the detailed design of shallow foundations (isolated footing, raft foundation) for simple and complex ground and … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit introduces foundation systems and design principles with reference to the geological context of a project. It also addresses how to determine relevant foundation design parameters from field and laboratory tests. It teaches the detailed design of shallow foundations (isolated footing, raft foundation) for simple and complex ground and load conditions. Finally, the design of single and group pile foundations in soils and rocks subjected to axial and lateral loads are taught including an introduction to pile integrity and load tests.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Asadul Haque

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Vivi Anggraini

Associate Professor Asadul Haque

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Assess geotechnical investigation carried out for a civil infrastructure development project.

Generate geological models for a development site based on the geotechnical investigation data.

Predict design parameters for materials of interest from the geotechnical investigation results and existing correlations.

Design shallow foundations on complex ground profiles using site specific material properties and satisfying limit states requirements.

Design pile foundations for complex loads and ground conditions based on limit state and serviceability requirements.

Generate quality reports for geotechnical investigation and design outputs.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 60%

Final assessment: 40%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Assignments

2 - Weekly quizzes and test

3 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Das, B.M. & Sivakugan, N. (2019). Principles of Foundation Engineering (9th Edition. SI Edition), Cengage Learning, USA, 856p. (Access e-book via Hargrave-Andrew Library)
Tomlinson, M. & Woodward, J. (2015). Pile design & construction practice (6th Edition.), CRC Press, 608p (Access e-book via Hargrave-Andrew Library).
Bowles, J. (1997). Foundation analysis and design (5th Edition). The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
Online revised lecture notes & articles (Access via Moodle).

Other unit costs

The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Civil engineering