2011 EC Addis Ababa Science and Technology University 2018/2019 GC

Graduate Program in Geotechnical Engineering

Course Title: Advanced Foundation Program: Regular

Engineering Semester: I
Course Code: 6204 Course Instructor: Dr. Tensay G.
Credit Hours: -

Prerequisite:
Students must have the knowledge of the different conventional design methods of different foundation types
covered in the undergraduate program, good knowledge of constitutive models, good knowledge of FE and/or
FD programs, and soil dynamics course must be covered first.

Course Objectives:
The overall objective of this course is to review the basic design methods of foundations, to introduce with the
advanced methods of design and analysis of different types of foundations. Introduce students with some of
the state-of-the-art geotechnical engineering software.
At the end of the course students:
 Should be able to analyze and design shallow and deep foundations using conventional and advanced
methods.
 Should be able to analyze and design machine foundations.

Course Content

1 Shallow Foundations
1.1 Contact pressure distribution beneath rigid foundations on plastic & elasto-plastic materials
1.2 Bearing capacity on stratified soils
1.3 Review on the design and analysis of shallow foundations (Footings and Mat)
1.4 Advanced methods of analysis of shallow foundations

2 Deep Foundations
2.1 Review of single and group pile capacity for vertical loading.
2.1.1 Types of piles
2.1.2 Pile capacity
2.1.3 Pile spacing and group action
2.1.4 Negative skin friction
2.1.5 Pile cap
2.1.6 Design of pile and pile cap
2.2 Laterally loaded piles: with various load displacement considerations.
2.3 Batter piles
2.4 Pile-raft foundations.
2.5 Drilled piers and caissons
2.6 Advanced methods of design and analysis of deep foundations.

3 Foundations on expansive soils

3.1 Background
3.2 Methods of Preventing Heave Damage
3.3 Investigation of Cracked Buildings in Expansive soil areas and Remedial Measures

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 3.4 Design of foundations on expansive soils (shallow foundations, single under-reamed and double under-
reamed piles)

4 Analysis of machine foundations (can be covered under soil dynamics)

4.1 Introduction to machine foundations
4.2 Analysis and design of Block Machine Foundation
4.3 Analysis and design of Framed Machine Foundation
4.4 Use of numerical methods (FE/FD) for the analysis of machine foundations

References:
1. Foundation Engineering, by A. Teferra (Available edition)
2. Principles of Foundation Engineering by B.M. Das (Available edition )
3. Foundation analysis and design, by J.E. Bowles (Available edition)
4. Foundation design and construction, by M.J. Tomlinson (Available edition)
5. Foundation Engineering Handbook, by H.Y.Fung (Available edition)
6. Soil dynamics, 1981 by Shamsher Prakash.
7. Vibration of soils and foundations, 1970 by R.E. Rechart, R.D. Woods and J.R. Hall
8. EBCS -7 and EBCS – 2
9. Journals and conference proceedings

Methods of evaluation
 Series of quizzes and projects (50%-70%)
 Final Exam (30% – 50%)

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