Academic Catalog

CVE468 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN

Course Code: 3640468
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 7.0
Department: Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 3640366
The course set above should be completed before taking CVE468 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: CVE 366