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AE 742 - Foundation Design

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course presents the design of foundation systems. Topics include design of shallow foundations for axial, flexural, and shear forces, design of anchorage in concrete, design of basement walls, design of slabs on grade, design of piers and piles, and design of pile caps with the strut and tie method. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Design a spread footing subjected to axial load and moment
  • Design a base plate subjected to axial load and moment
  • Explain the design of deep foundations for axial and lateral loads
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Reinforced Concrete
Course Topics
  • Live Load reduction; shallow foundation design; base plate design; anchorage to concrete; basement wall design; slab on ground design; deep foundation design; strut-and-tie method
Coordinator
Richard DeVries


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