This course is a follow up to Geotechnical Engineering and deals with advanced concepts in earth structures and foundation design. The specific objectives of the course are to provide the students with:

The skills to design foundations for engineering structures, as well as design earth supporting structures.

The tools needed to approach and solve real-world foundation engineering problems.

The skills necessary to interpret data collected from site investigations.

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Prerequisite

Geotechnical Engineering

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Attendance Policy

In keeping with published policy, attendance is required because substantial in-class material is presented. Points will be deducted from the final grade for unexcused absences. The instructor must be notified of an excused absence in advance of the class. Sleeping in class is forbidden. Notebooks, textbooks and calculators should be brought to each class.

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Performance Expectations

You are encouraged to work on homework assignments and exchange ideas with your classmates, but the assignment and calculations should reflect your individual effort. Points will be deducted for unprofessional presentation, unstapled sheets and missing names. A group project and presentation on a foundation engineering project will be required at the end of the semester. It is imperative that all group members participate in writing as well as presenting the paper. Students not participating in their group’s presentation will have a percentage of the project grade deducted, based on feedback from the other group members.

Grading

In determining final grades for the course, the following will be considered:

The extent to which the student is consistently present and fully prepared for each class (students with more than two absences will be subject to a penalty in final grading)

The extent to which the student engaged in informed discussions and raised questions in class (informed discussion goes beyond the expression of opinions)

The quality of the student’s work

Additional Guidelines include the following:

All work must be submitted at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Accommodation may be granted for special circumstances but must be supported by proper documentation. If a student is excused, he/she will be given a reasonable opportunity to make up such work. Late work will be penalized 20% of the maximum possible score for each calendar day delay. An assignment submitted more than four days late will be given a zero score. Units on the final answer. No units, no credit.

Unannounced quizzes will be given as required on material we have already covered.

Any form of cheating, plagiarism, and/or academic dishonesty will result in an "F" grade in the course for the individual(s) involved.

A 2-hour closed book midterm examination will be given mid-semester. A one-page 81/2x11 inch formula sheet (prepared by the student) is permitted.

A 2-hour final exam will be given during the final exam week. The final exam is not comprehensive, except for concepts and core material. A one-page 81/2x 11 inch formula sheet (prepared by the student) is permitted.

Partial credit will be given to incorrectly solved problems, as long as the solution reflects basic understanding of the material.

This course is only offered for grade credit. The grade is determined by evaluating work performed in the listed areas:

Homework 10%

Classwork and quizzes 20%

Midterm Exam 15%

Final Exam 30%

Term Project 20%

Professional Conduct 5 %

Classroom bill of rights

The following constitutes an agreement between the students and instructor. If you have any concerns about this Bill, please bring it to my attention immediately.

Everyone in this class (students, instructors, guests) has the right to work in harassment-free, hostility free environment; harassment of others and explicit or deliberate hostility are not tolerated.

Everyone in this class has the responsibility to behave as competent adults and to be open and polite to one another.

Everyone in the class has the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times, even in the midst of heated argument.

Everyone in this class has the responsibility to work together to create an environment in which active learning, including responsible and respectful thinking is encouraged.

Everyone in this class should come fully prepared to listen, to participate, to learn, to teach.

Students have the responsibility to keep an open mind and to try to comprehend what the instructor/and fellow classmates are trying to get across to them.

Students have the responsibility to try to integrate the information from their courses into other courses and into other areas of their lives.

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Special Accommodation

Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that may have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact me. Students must provide documentation of their disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and accommodations. The Academic Success Center can be reached at 856-256-4234. The Center is located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall. The staff is available to answer questions regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations.

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Topic List & Course Schedule

Week	Date(s)	Topics
1	Chapter 3	Geotechnical Engineering Review
2	Chapter 4	Site Investigation
3	Chapter 5 & 6	Introduction to shallow foundations Loads on foundations Bearing capacity analysis methods Spread footings -
4	Chapter 7	Settlement calculations
5	Chapter 8	Eccentrically loaded foundation Problem soils
6	Chapter 10	Mat foundations
7	Midterm
8	Chapter 11	Deep foundations Types of piles Construction methods
9	Chapter 13, 14	Deep foundation axial load capacity based on static loading and analytical methods
10	Chapter 15	Deep foundation axial load capacity based on dynamic methods
11		Deep foundations
12	Chapter 22 and 23	Lateral earth pressure theory
13	Chapter 24	Design of retaining walls
14	Review
15		Final Exam