2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5975M Foundation Engineering (MSc)

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Professor Barry Clarke
Email: b.g.clarke@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Satisfactory completion of undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification

This module is mutually exclusive with

CIVE5502M

Foundation Engineering - MEng

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module will build on a basic understanding of the behaviour of soil to cover the range of foundations available for structures, including shallow and deep piles etc. It will cover the analysis and construction of foundations, with emphasis on finite element analysis. Soil improvement will also be covered. Assessment is by a three hour open book examination and a project.

Objectives

On completion of this module the students should have a knowledge of the range of foundations available for construction, their analysis, construction and performance and be able to select the appropriate foundation for a particular situation. They should also have an understanding of the use of finite elements for geotechnical analysis

Skills outcomes
Development of report writing and communication skills, IT skills and problem analysis.

Syllabus

Review of the behaviour of granular and cohesive soil, drained and undrained loading, consolidation and compression characteristics.

Action and analysis (ultimate load and movement) of:

- Shallow foundations - pad, strip and raft
- Deep foundations - deep basements
- Piles - driven and bored, cast in-situ

Construction of foundations and structural form.

Foundations for tensile loads.

Introduction to the analysis of foundation behaviour using finite elements.

Methods of soil improvement, e.g. soil reinforcement, grouting, vibrocompaction.

Remedial work on foundations.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Consultation	8	1.00	7.50
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Practical	2	1.00	2.00
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			112.50
Total Contact hours			37.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Students will be required to undertake a project involving the use of finite elements and to undertake preparation for examinations.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored by attendance at the practical classes and supervision periods for the project.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Project Report - 3,000 words	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		30.00

Resit: 100% Examination There will also be a piece of summative coursework (i.e. it does not count towards the final grading) - a report on assumptions. This is a compulsory element.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Open Book exam	3 hr 00 mins	70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		70.00

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: 09/12/2016

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