University of Alabama
Application of geotechnical and structural engineering principles to foundation system design. Topics include shallow foundations (spread footings, mat foundations), deep foundations (driven piles, drilled shafts), lateral earth pressures, retaining structures, soil-structure interaction, and foundation analysis under static and dynamic loading. Emphasizes both subsurface investigation interpretation and structural design of foundation elements.
3 credits
CE 444
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