UNIT 1:
Scope and objectives, Methods of exploration
Auguring and boring, Water boring and rotary drilling
Depth of boring, Spacing of bore hole,Sampling
Representative and undisturbed sampling, Sampling Techniques
Split spoon sampler, Thin tube sampler, Stationary piston sampler
Penetration tests (SPT and SCPT)
Selection of foundation based on soil condition
UNIT 2:
Introduction , Location and depth of foundation
BIS formula, General Bearing Capacity equation
Water table effect on bearing capacity
Factors affecting bearing capacity and Problems
Bearing capacity from in-situ tests(SPT, SCPT and plate load)
UNIT 3:
Settlement, Components of settlement
Determination of settlement of foundations on granular and clay deposit
Allowable settlements, codal provisions
Methods of minimizing the settlement , differential settlement
Isolated footings, combined footings
Types of proportioning – Mat foundation types, applications, uses , Proportioning
UNIT 4:
Introduction, Different types of foundations
Design methodology for piles
Calculation of pile capacity
Concept of Negative skin friction
Calculation of pile capacity
Piles subjected to lateral loads
UNIT 5:
Vibro-compaction, Pre-compression
Introduction, mechanical compaction
Vibro-compaction, Pre-compression
Stone columns and sand drains
Stone columns and sand drains
Geotextiles, Soil nailing
Geotextiles, Soil nailing
