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Course code: IBS10188o12
Semester: 2012/2013 summer
Name: Foundation engineering
Major: Civil Engineering
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Andrzej Pawłowski
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course in English will be available if a minimum of 6 students sign up for a group. If less than 6 students sign up for a group, the course will be available in Polish with the possibility of individual support in English.

Learning outcomes: During the course student will get knowledge on soils characteristics and phenomenons occurring in the subsoil under action of loads, types of foundations and range of theirs application, geotechnical engineering technologies. He is able to prepare a concept of structure’s foundation according to the type of the object and subsoil condition. He knows the problems of theoretical modeling and dimensioning of foundation construction.

Competences: Completion of the course is one from elements of knowledge necessary for designing and execution of building works and to get recognition of professional qualifications in the building engineering. Obtained skills are needful for work in investments and buildings’ maintaining services and in supervision or building administration, too.

Prerequisites: mechanics of structures, strength of materials, soil mechanics and foundation

Course content: Ground investigation. Types of fundaments. Shallow foundation – designing and dimensioning of foundation in relation to the subsoil condition . Structures settlements – reason and effects. Subsoil models. Deep excavations. Retaining structures. Sheet piling – designing and execution. Diaphragm walls. Elements of earth structures. Embankments. Drainage. Soil reinforcement techniques. Soil anchors. Deep foundation. Piles. Piling technologies. Foundation wells and caissons. Soils strengthening, strengthening of foundations.

Recommended literature: Biernatowski K.: Fundamentowanie. Cz. I i II, Wyd. Politechniki Wrocławskiej, Wrocław 1989, 302*Jarominiak A.: Lekkie konstrukcje oporowe, WKiŁ, Warszawa 2000, 333*Motak E.: Fundamenty bezpośrednie. Wzory, tablice, przykłady, Arkady Warszawa, 1988*Obrycki M., Pisarczyk S.: Wybrane zagadnienia z fundamentowania. Przykłady obliczeń. Oficyna Wyd. Polit. Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2000, 120*Obrycki M., Pisarczyk S.: Fundamentowanie. Wyd. Polit. Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2005, 227*Puła O., Rybak Cz., Sarniak W.: Fundamentowanie. Projektowanie posadowień. Dolnośląskie Wyd. Edukacyjne, Wrocław 2006, 220*Wiłun Z.: Zarys geotechniki, WKiŁ Warszawa 2000.

Assessment methods: written exam, exercises assessment: written verification of practical knowledge + presentation of 3 projects, minimum knowledge necessary to pass – 60%

Comment: The course in english will be open for minimum 6 participants.