CVEEN 7310 - Advanced Foundation Engineering

An in-depth look into the geotechnical and structural aspects of foundation engineering. Topics covered include theories for ultimate bearing capacity, beams on elastic foundations, special footings, mat foundations, lateral earth pressures induced by surcharge loadings, excavation support, arching theory, finite element analyses of sheetpile walls and braced excavations, uplift piles, laterally loaded piles, pile groups, and drilled piers and caissons.