Delivered over two days this training course uses notes, presentations, tutorials and delegate discussion to address the key geotechnical and structural criteria for the design of a range of foundation types commonly used for building and civil engineering structures. The emphasis is on the development of practical solutions to design problems, working to current design codes and standards.
The geotechnical notes and presentations deal with:
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Ground investigations
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Bearing capacity and settlement in spread foundations
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The geotechnical design of piles and pile groups
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The determination of earth pressures on retaining structures
The structural notes and presentations deal with:
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The conceptual and detailed design of spread foundations for simple and complex loading
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The design of piled foundations including pile layouts, pile cap and ground beam systems
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The design of reinforced concrete mass and gravity walls and embedded walls in concrete and steel
The notes also include a brief introduction to Eurocodes and their application to foundation design.