sap course 1536831037

This course focuses on in-depth applications of Geotechnical Engineering incorporating an experi-ential form of education referred to as the service-learning approach to solve problems that affect individuals/communities. The main objective of this course is to provide an opportunity for the students to experience a professional-like, team-working experience/expectation within a stu-dio/collective/interactive environment and a chance to incorporate their civil engineering knowledge to several realistic/real-life projects with an eye on also the economi-cal/practical/availability considerations. These in-depth projects may include one or more of the following situations/design conditions related to Geotechnical Engineering: retaining structures (gravity, semi-gravity, nailed, anchored), shallow and deep foundations – including spread/strip footings, mats, driven piles, and drilled shafts, stability investigations of natural and man-made slopes, and ground improvement techniques using inclusions, mechanical and chemical treat-ment. Applied static and dynamic (vibration and/or earthquake) loads based on various suggested codes and approaches, foundation selection and dimensioning, bearing capacity, settlement, group effects, and lateral load capacity of the various foundation types will be covered with an emphasis on practical aspects and applications. An essential and important aspect of foundation design is to gain a thorough understanding of the necessary/realistic parameters that may be obtained through in-situ sampling and characterization methods.