CEE 347 Foundation Engineering and Design

Course Syllabus in pdf

1. During the semester, 2 one-hour tests will be given. The student MUST take both tests. Basically NO make-ups are granted unless absence from a test is justified with proper documentation. All tests will be based on the material covered up to the date of test. Unless otherwise instructed, closed-book tests should be expected. Any grade review you see justified should be brought to my attention within the first week of receiving the grade.
2. Homework will be assigned and specified either as "suggested" or "to be collected" at that time. There will be in class unannounced quizzes. A design problem will be assigned where individual analysis and work will be submitted in a report format.
3. It has been my experience in the past that when students study in groups, and communicate and share resources, they seem to perform better. Obviously, this is a generalization and I am sure there are many exceptions. However, please keep this in mind and take advantage of study groups whenever you can.
4. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Please see your copy of syllabi for details.

1. Foundation engineering and building codes
2. Design loads and requirements

1. Destructive methods
2. Non-destructive methods

1. Getoechnical
   • Bearing pressure
   • Bearing capacity
   • Settlement
2. Structural
   • Reinforced concrete: One-way & Two-way shear, flexure, development lengths, other.
   • Design of: Square, continuous, rectangular footings
   • Combined footing design
   • Introduction to Mat design
3. Intro to LRFD in Geotechnical Eng & Shallow Foundation Design

1. Types
2. Lateral earth pressure theories (Rankine, Coulomb, Cullman, other)
3. Cantilever retaining walls (Geotechnical and Reinforced Concrete)
4. Sheet pile walls (Cantilever and Anchored)
5. Braced Cut (Earth pressures, and steel components)