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FOUNDATION ENGINEERING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CEN312 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. SULEIMAN ALI SULEIMAN MOHAMED KHATRUSH
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course is aimed to introduce methods of analysis and design of foundation systems and their role in the civil engineering professional work.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course contains an introduction to geotechnical engineering, site investigation and in-situ soil tests, shallow foundations, bearing capacity calculations, use of SPT testing, settlement, the analysis of isolated footing, combined and mat foundation, deep foundations, pile groups, reinforced concrete design of footing.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

To be able to identify geotechnical engineering systems and site investigation work
To be able to gain knowledge of basic principles for geotechnical engineering
To be able to learn established geotechnical methods to analyze and solve various foundation engineering problems
To be able to apply standard geotechnical methods and use engineering judgment for the design of various foundation systems

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Research Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Expression
2 Literature Research Site Investigation and In-situ Soil Tests Expression
3 Literature Research Site Investigation and In-situ Soil Tests Expression
4 Literature Research Slope Stability Expression
5 Literature Research Slope Stability Expression
6 Literature Research Retaining Structures Expression
7 Literature Research Retaining Structures Expression
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Research Retaining Structures Expression
10 Literature Research Shallow Foundations Expression
11 Literature Research Shallow Foundations Expression
12 Literature Research Deep Foundations Expression
13 Literature Research Deep Foundations Expression
14 Literature Research Soil Improvement Expression
15 Literature Research Soil Improvement Expression
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1. Braja M. Das, 1998, Principles for Foundation Engineering, PWS; 4 edition, ISBN:978- 05349540 2. Joseph E. Bowles, 1995, Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 5 edition, ISBN:978-00791224 3. Braja M. Das, 2001, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Brooks/Cole; 5th Revised edition edition, ISBN:978-05343874

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 30 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 20 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 32 0 124
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0