Foundation Engineering (26451)

Subject Aims:
Diploma in Civil Engineering is an ancient discipline of engineering sector. Without Diploma in Civil Engineering no development can be achieved. It has many branches. Among all branches Foundation Engineering is the most important branch, because every structure should have a firm foundation. So, it is vital subject of Diploma in Civil Engineering. To perform about this task, it is essential that students should have knowledge, skills and attitude of various sub components of buildings like foundations. Diploma in Civil Engineering students know about various types of foundation and its characteristics, soil stabilization,
bearing capacity of soil, anchor, excavating and bracing, damages of construction operations after complete this course. So, it is very important subject for Diploma in Civil Engineering Students.

Learning Outcome ( Theoretical): After undergoing the subject, students will be able to
1. State foundation, foundation engineering & the factors governing the Depth of foundation.
2. Illustrate the meaning of soil stabilization & the different process of soil Stabilization.
3. Describe the process to determine the bearing capacity of soil.
4. Explain different types of Piles.
5. Discuss different types of Anchors.
6. Explain foundation on rock.
7. Illustrate sheeting and bracing for shallow excavation & deep excavation.
8. State the meaning of sheet pile, coffer dam and bulk head.
9. Describe the process to determine the embedded length of cantilever Sheet pile in cohesive soil & non-cohesive soil.
10. Solve the problems relating cantilever sheet pile and anchored Bulkhead.
11. Illustrate damage for construction operations.


Learning Outcome (Practical ): After undergoing the subject, students will be able to
1. Perform the stabilization of soil by cement-sand method & by sand pile method.
2. Determine the bearing capacity of a test pile.
3. Prepare the model of pile foundation, raft foundation & pier.
4. Perform the Standard Penetration Test (SPT).
5. Test the bearing capacity of soil in the field.
6. Perform field visit.