2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE3510 Foundation Engineering Fundamentals

10 creditsClass Size: 130

Module manager: Dr. Raul Fuentes
Email: r.fuentes@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisites

CIVE1460	Properties of Materials: Water, Soil, Steel and Timber
CIVE1660	Integrated Design Project I (inc Design Studio 1)
CIVE2470	Water Engineering and Geotechnics

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

To provide a complete framework for the feasibility of foundation types and their analysis and design.

Learning outcomes
- Appreciation of the different standards and codes of practice for each of the subjects covered in the course;
- Understand the importance of the link between design and construction and be able to include constructability considerations at the design stage;
- Awareness of the implications of the design in Health & Safety during construction;
- Knowledge and ability to design the different foundation types in their temporary and final conditions using state-of-the-art analytical methods;
- Appreciation of the concept of whole life cycle of structures and the influence of the decisions made at design stage on the future performance of the structure;
- Understanding and knowledge of the importance of monitoring systems during construction and for verification and maintenance purposes.

Skills outcomes
- An ability to identify geotechnical hazards and assess the risk of them occurring;
- An ability to produce engineering solutions to geotechnical foundation problems;
- An ability to consider construction specific risks and issues at design stage

Syllabus

1. STANDARDS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

2. FOUNDATION TYPES
- Types and uses of excavations;
- Analysis methods;
- Construction methodologies;

3. ANALYSIS OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
- Bearing capacity analysis methods;
- Settlement calculations;
- Structural design concepts;

4. ANALYSIS OF DEEP FOUNDATIONS

4.1 Piles
- Bearing capacity analysis methods;
- Settlement calculations;
- Structural design concepts;

4.2 Raft/Mat Foundations
- Bearing capacity analysis methods;
- Settlement calculations;
- Structural design concepts;

4.3 Piled Rafts
- Bearing capacity analysis methods;
- Settlement calculations;
- Layout design;
- Structural design concepts.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Example Class	4	1.00	4.00
Consultation	5	1.00	5.00
Meetings	2	1.00	2.00
Lecture	15	1.00	15.00
Private study hours			74.00
Total Contact hours			26.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Private study will consist of reading, exam preparation, and coursework.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students are expected to submit a series of formative exercises, attend interviews and submit a design report.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Risk assessment	0.00
Report	Group design report	80.00
In-course Assessment	Individual oral tests	20.00
Practical	Parameter selection	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 11/10/2016

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