CEG8218 : Foundation Design
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- 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 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims:
1)To explain the principles and theories of the design of shallow and deep foundations
2)To apply the concepts of foundations design through practical examples
3)To develop the design skills of a geotechnical engineer
4)To show the different foundation construction techniques
Summary: This module will build upon the 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 overview of Eurocode 7 principles and their application in foundation design. It will cover design methodologies for both shallow and deep foundations. It will present classification criteria and methods of installation of piles. Special topics such as Geothermal Piles Offshore Foundations, and verification of Ultimate Limit State (ULS) of shallow foundations accounting for the soil’s saturation condition may be introduced. Practical applications, case studies, and discussions on emerging trends will be integrated to reinforce understanding and prepare students for real-world engineering challenges.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 3:00 | 30:00 | Structured guided learning lecture. Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 3:00 | 15:00 | tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 10 | 0:30 | 5:00 | Structured guided learning (Canvas quizzes) |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Project work |
| 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 methods are taught during lectures and applied during the tutorial sessions. These methodologies will be used in the project work set as the assessment for the module.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 100 | Individual coursework – (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 | 2 | 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
The coursework is designed to allow students to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of the foundations design and the engineering theory it is based upon.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8218's Timetable