CE 482

Course Syllabus

Fall 2012

Part I Course Organization

CE482 Fall 2012Foundation Design

Instructor: H. L. Wong, Professor of Civil EngineeringOffice: 216B Kaprielian HallEmail: hlwong@usc.eduOffice Hours: MW: 10am-noon; 2pm-5pm; TuTh: 10am-3pmClass Website: http://www-classes.usc.edu/engr/ce/482

COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK TOPICS

8/27,29 Chapter 1 Geotechnical Properties of Soil

9/5 Chapter 2 Natural Soil Deposits and Subsoil Exploration

9/10,12* Chapter 3 Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

9/17,19 Chapter 4 Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations: Special Cases

9/24,26 Chapter 5 Shallow Foundations: Allowable Bearing Capacity and Settlement

10/1,3** Introduction to Additional Design Documents

10/8,10 Chapter 6 Mat Foundations

10/15,17* Chapter 7 Lateral Earth Pressure

10/22,24 Chapter 8 Retaining Walls

10/29,31* Chapter 9 Sheet Pile Walls

11/5,7 Chapter 10 Braced Cuts

11/12,14** Chapter 11 Pile Foundations

11/19 Chapter 12 Drilled-Shaft Foundations

11/26,28* Chapter 13 Foundations on Difficult Soils

12/3,5 Chapter 14 Soil Improvement and Ground Modification

12/10** Final Examination

* = Quiz on that day (9/12,10/17,10/31,11/28).** = Examination on that day (10/3,11/14,12/10).Grading Policy:2 equally weighted examinations (15% each) 30%Final examination (25% each) 25%3 of 4 quizzes (5% each) 15%Homework and Design Problems 30%

Reference Textbook: Principles of Foundation Engineering, Seventh Edition, by Braja Das, Cengage Learn-ing, ISBN 13: 978-0-495-66810-7.

Part II Detailed Course Objectives

CE 482 Foundation Design 3 Units USC | SONNY ASTANI DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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ABET Course Syllabus

Course Information, Textbook, and Supplementary Materials

Course Description:

Analysis and design principles of building foundations, including spread footings, piles, drilled shafts, sheet-pile walls and retaining structures.

Capstone for: BSCE Structural Design Kernel for: BSCE and BSCE Environmental

Prerequisite: CE 467 Geotechnical Engineering

Co-Requisite: None

Required Textbooks:

1. Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 3rd Edition, by Terzaghi and Peck, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., NY, NY, 1996.

2. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual 7.02, Foundations & Earth Structures, US Navy, 1986.

Reference: None

Topics Covered Learning Outcomes

Theory and application of soil mechanics in foundation design

1. Index Properties of Soils and Soil Exploration

2. Mechanical Properties of Soils

3. Plastic Equilibrium I and II

4. Ground Improvement

5. Retaining Walls

6. Open Cuts

7. Slope Stability

8. Geologic-Seismic Hazards

9. Legal Case Study

10. Contamination, Embankments, Footings, Mats and Piles

11. Design Project Proposal; Design Project Presentation

12. Settlement Problems, Corrosion, Dams, and Forensic Engineering

Lecture and Lab Schedule

Lecture Lab

Sessions per Week Duration per Session Sessions per Week Duration per Session

2 1.5 hours n/a

Capstone | Kernel

CE 482 Foundation Design 3 Units USC | SONNY ASTANI DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Engineering Topics | Design

Students will understand the design process and learn approaches used to solve various engineering problems that are representative of those found in a professional environment. They will practice decision-making skills as they apply their knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and the engineering sciences to convert resources optimally to meet the stated needs of a project.

In this class, student will understand the theory of soil mechanics and be able to apply the theories in foundation design. The course will begin with a review of fundamental principles of soil mechanics and methodologies to obtain soil behavior information. They will then learn to apply soil mechanics in foundation design and use available design tools for foundation design. The students will also further develop their writing skills for consulting reports.

Note: This course also prepares the students to master the geotechnical portion of PE exam.

Engineering Topics | Other

Constraints and Considerations. Students will understand the diverse constraints and considerations that are representative of what they will encounter in an engineering practice. This course covers the following topics:

Economic | Environmental | Manufacturability | Ethical | Health and Safety

Relation of Course Objectives to Program Outcomes Course Contribution to Program Outcomes (a-k)

Key

The Civil Engineering program is designed to teach beyond the technical content of the curriculum and prepare the students to utilize what they learn in a professional setting.

This course contributes to the program outcomes as outlined in the adjacent table.

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

c. An ability to design a system component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.

g. An ability to communicate effectively.

i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

j. Knowledge of contemporary issues.

Prepared by: Professor H. L. Wong

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Date: Fall 2012