CEG3203 : Foundation Design
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Dr Bruna Lopes
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims:
To explain the principles and theories of the design of shallow and deep foundations
To apply the concepts of foundations design through practical examples
To develop the design skills of a geotechnical engineer
To show the different foundation construction techniques
To introduce the concepts of soil-structure interaction
Summary: This module will build upon the basic soil mechanics principles and demonstrate how they are used for the design of shallow and deep foundations.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will provide an introduction to the design of both shallow and deep foundations, based on Eurocode 7. Different types of shallow foundations will be presented: pad footing, strip footing and raft footing. Students will learn to calculate settlements in both cohesive and granular soils. Students will get practical experience assessing computationally the settlement of shallow foundations. The bearing capacity of shallow foundations will be calculated accounting for the shape of the foundation and inclination of the loads. This module will also present deep foundations. Classification criteria and methods of installation of piles will be presented. Students will calculate settlements of deep foundations in the case of groups of piles. The bearing capacity of piles subjected to vertical actions will also be determined. This module will also cover the basic concepts of soil-structure interactions.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 21:00 | 21:00 | Revision for exam. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Assessment 1 |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Non-synchronous online structured guided learning (Canvas quizzes,Numbas,Worked examples, Tutorials) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of materials |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The principles of foundations design and analysis are taught in lectures with several problem-solving small group teaching activities in order to gain an understanding of the design procedures. Analytical and numerical methods are taught during lectures and applied during the tutorial sessions. These methodologies will be used in Assessment 1.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 90 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 10 | Numerical Competency Assessment (or equivalent) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Students will be given the opportunity to complete problem-solving small group teaching activities as well as online Canvas quizzes. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Written exercise 1 will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the geotechnical design process as well as their numerical skills.
Students’ acquisition of knowledge and understanding of fundamentals are assessed through a written examination. The exam will consist of 2 parts: one on shallow foundation design and one on deep foundation design. The use of Eurocode 7 concepts in the design of geotechnical structures will be tested.
The Formative assessment will help assess student understanding and progress as they work towards the Learning Outcomes.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG3203's Timetable