CE468 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN
| Course Code: | 5620468 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3(2-2) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer ZEYNEP ÇEKÝNMEZ BAYRAM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: | Set 1: 5620363 , 5620366 |
| The course set above should be completed before taking CE468 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN . | |
Course Content
Design problems in geotechnical engineering: Shallow foundations. consideration of differential settlements. foundations on bored and driven piles. dewatering of a foundation pit. stabilization of landslips by various methods. In-situ retaining structures for excavation support. foundations on problem soils. ground improvement against excessive settlements and liquefaction.Prerequisites: CE 363 and CE366