Course description

Geotechnical Engineering is a branch of civil engineering focused on the behavior of earth materials.
It involves analyzing soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to design stable foundations and structures.
Engineers assess risks like landslides, earthquakes, and soil settlement.
This field ensures the safety and durability of infrastructure built on or within the ground.

What will i learn?

• To obtain knowledge about soil properties and methods of soil properties determination in the laboratory, using field tests and considering comparable experience. Basic stability and deformation problems. Principle of spread and deep foundation design. To understand fundamental knowledge of geotechnical works for soil improvement, interaction of structure and subsoil. Basic design methods for excavation and foundation pits with dewatering and sealing systems.
• Design and analyse Shallow foundations manually as well as using STAAD Pro
• Design and analyse Deep foundations manually as well as using STAAD Pro
• Carry out Moisture content, Specific gravity, Atterberg limits tests.
• Carry out Grain size distribution, Proctor tests.
• Carry out Unconfined compression, Triaxial tests.
• Carry out California Bearing Ratio, Vane Shear tests
• Carry out Sand replacement, Core cutter, Permeability tests.