CVE 541

Foundation Engineering II

Seepage and flow net construction.  Different types of foundation and the selection of the proper type of foundation, design of footings, combined footing and raft foundations, design of footings subjected to moments, floating foundations.  Pile foundations and pile load test, design of pile foundations and piles subjected to lateral loads, other types of deep foundations, caissons and cofferdams.  Retaining wall design, design of sheet-pile walls and bulkheads.  Dewatering of excavations.  Pre-requisite CE 441

Course Code
CVE 541
Department
Civil Engineering
Campus
Sumas University
Level
500 Level, Undergraduate
Instructor
Sumas University Lecturer
Semester
First Semester
Credit
4 Units
Method
Lecture