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
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|
|
|
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 |
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