Shallow Foundations: Part One-Geotechnical Aspects of Shallow Foundation Design

Start Date

09/20/2013

End Date

09/20/2023

Description

Most structures are built on shallow foundations. The foundations must withstand the structure's weight without moving. This course explains in straightforward terms the soil’s aspects of shallow foundation design. This course covers the elements of site investigation, soil properties, strength of soils, bearing capacity and compressibility of soils are examined with the particular points of interest to shallow foundations.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Design-Build

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

1) Learn about the foundations and their functions.
2) Understand the soil’s aspects of shallow foundation design.
3) the elements of site investigation, soil properties, strength of soils, bearing capacity and compressibility of soils are examined with the particular points of interest to shallow foundations.

Instructors

Dr. David J. Elton, P.E., M. ASCE

Course Codes

Provider

Engineering Continuing Education

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