SE 242. Advanced Foundation Engineering (4 units)
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Description
Application of soil mechanics to the analysis, design, and construction of foundations for structures. Soil exploration, sampling, and in-situ testing techniques. Stress distribution and settlement of structures. Bearing capacities of shallow foundations and effects on structural design. Analysis of axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations, including drilled piers and driven piles. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite courses
SE 242 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have SE 242 as a prerequisite.