“Think Mechanistically”
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
CIVE 3220:041 Foundation Engineering
Summer Semester, 2010
TR 9:00 – 10:40, PL 3190
Week
DATE
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5/18/10
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27
6/01/10
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7/01/10
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27
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TOPIC
READING
Slope Stability
Method of Slices
Computer Solutions
Geotechnical Engr.
Subsurface Exploration
Soil Compaction
Surcharging, Sand
Drains
Foundations Types/
Limit Equilibrium
Bearing Capacity,
Design
Foundation Settlement
Matt Foundations
Midterm Exam
Lateral Earth Pressure
Surcharge, Wall
Friction
Retaining Wall Design
Retaining Wall Design
Braced Cuts
Sheet Pile and Anchor
Walls
Deep Foundations
Pile Capacity &
Settlement
Pile Group Capacity
Chapter 9
Spreadsheet
Handout
Chapter 10
Handout
Chapter 4
7.14, 7.15
Handout
9.1,5,7,9,11
9.13,21
Slope Stab.
Site Plan
Spreadsheet
10.1,3,5,7
10.9,11,13,16
4.5,7,9
7.19, 7.21
Fnd. Loads
Chapter 12
12.1,3,5,7,9
Sub. Inv.
Chapter 11
Bear. Cap.
Chapter 13
Spreadsheet 1, 2
12.11,14
12.15,19,21
11.1(a),3(a),5
11.8,10(b)
13.1,4,6
Ret. Wall
Spreadsheet
Chapter 14
14.1,3,4
14.8
14.13,16
Drilled Shaft Design
Final Exam ……
ASSIGNMENTS
DESIGN
PROBLEMS
14.17,19,21
TBA
“Think Mechanistically”
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
CIVE 3220:041 Foundation Engineering
Summer Semester, 2010
TR 9:00 – 10:40, PL 3070
Instructors: Dr. Andrew G. Heydinger
Office NI 3029 Phone 530-8133
Email: andrew.heydinger@eng.utoledo.edu
Office Hours: TR 12:00 - 1:30
Objectives:
Mr. Larry Loy
Office NE 1616 Phone 530-3215
Email: larry.loy@utoledo.edu
Office Hours: TR 10:50 – 12:00
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able apply principles introduced in
Soil Mechanics (CIVE 3210) to the design of foundations and earthwork systems.
You need to demonstrate knowledge of engineering practice as it pertains to
subsurface investigation, soil compaction and soil improvement. You will also
need to gain an understanding of limit equilibrium and lateral earth pressure
theories and the application of the theories for the design of foundations, retaining
walls and earthen slopes. You should be able to apply engineering judgment to
effect simple engineering designs. You should also be able to incorporate the use
of computer applications such as CAD, spreadsheet and slope stability software
into the design process.
Texts: Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M. Das, 3nd Edition (Required)
Prerequisite: CIVE 3210, Soil Mechanics
Lectures: Lectures cover topics included in the texts and also provide insights into theories and
design procedures necessary for engineering design that cannot adequately be
covered in textbooks. Therefore attendance and participation in all lectures is
strongly recommended.
Assignments: Assignments are essential to learning the material and to improving design skills.
Assignments should be neatly presented on one side of the paper only. Problems
should be clearly identified with the work shown and the answers underlined.
Only your own work may be submitted, particularly if software solutions are
developed. Homework will be collected each Tuesday. Late assignments will not
be accepted. The homework will include design assignments in addition to the
assignments from the text. The due dates for the design assignments will be noted
on the assignments.
Course Grade:
Assigned Problems
Design Projects
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
30%
10%
30%
30%