Foundation Engineering

University of Alabama

CourseCE 444

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.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

CE 444

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

CE 340
Geotechnical Engineering C, W C, W
4 credits
CE 331
Introduction to Structural Engineering
3 credits

Required For

Courses that require this course as a prerequisite

CE 404
Capstone Design Building Systems: Construction Engineering C, EXP, W
4 credits
CE 403
Capstone Design Building Systems: Civil Engineering C, EXP, W
4 credits
CE 402
Capstone Design Site Development: Construction Engineering C, EXP, W
4 credits