CE 6104: Deep Foundations: Driven Piles and Drilled Shafts

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CE 3701 and CE 4105 (or equivalent), or approval by instructor
An advanced study of analysis and design of various foundation systems. Subjects include footings, piles, piers, caissons, retaining walls, and anchors. Topics include slope stability of embankments and dams, the applications of geotechnical reports and in-situ tests.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Design shallow and deep foundation systems
Design retaining walls
Design anchor systems
Investigate slope stabilities