Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the principles of foundation design and identify issues and challenges.
• Determine appropriate site exploration and laboratory characterization programs suitable for foundation projects.
• Establish design requirements per the foundation engineering provisions in the national and provincial standards.
• Apply your comprehensive understanding of foundation design to increase your project effectiveness.
• Implement advanced foundation design techniques to ensure safety and sustainability in various environmental conditions.

Description
This intensive course delves into the critical aspects of analyzing and designing shallow and deep foundation systems. Participants will learn to resist vertical and horizontal loads from various superstructures, such as buildings, bridges, and power plants. A thorough understanding of foundation engineering is crucial for ensuring the stability and durability of any structure. This course equips participants with the skills to design effective foundation systems, learning from experienced geotechnical engineering experts.

Understanding foundation design is essential for tackling the complexities of modern construction projects. This course will help you explore the intricacies of site exploration and laboratory characterization programs, which are vital for creating reliable foundation systems. You will also learn to navigate national and provincial standards, ensuring your designs meet all regulatory requirements. The course emphasizes practical application, enabling you to implement what you learn in real-world scenarios immediately.

In just a short period, you will significantly enhance your knowledge and skills in foundation engineering. This course is designed to be both informative and practical, preparing you to address and solve complex foundation design challenges effectively.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for engineers, technologists, technicians, and general contractors involved in civil, structural, transportation, environmental, municipal, construction, and mining projects.

Plant engineers, geologists, and earth scientists looking to expand their expertise in foundation engineering will also gain valuable insights. Additionally, architects, project managers, construction supervisors, environmental consultants, and urban planners involved in large-scale infrastructure and sustainable development projects will find this course beneficial.

Educators and researchers in civil and geotechnical engineering can also benefit from the up-to-date practices and standards in foundation design.

Course Syllabus

Day I: Welcome, Introduction, Course Preview, Learning Outcomes and the Assessment Method

• Basic Soil Mechanics Concepts Required for Foundation Design
• Shear Strength of Soils
• Subsurface Investigations
• Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations

Day II

• Settlement of Shallow Foundations
• Design of Mat Foundations
• Case Studies
• Deep Foundations
• Load Transfer of Pile Foundations Under Vertical Loads

Day III

• Settlement of Single Pile and Pile Groups
• Lateral Capacity of Pile Foundations
• Lateral Deflection of Pile Foundations
• Design Considerations for Pile Foundations
• Case Studies

Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment