Design Of Foundations, Earth And Earth Retaining Structures (CV423)
Course Name:
Design Of Foundations, Earth And Earth Retaining Structures (CV423)
Programme:
B.Tech(Civil)
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0)3
Content:
Loads for foundation design, Depth of foundation, proportioning of footings, Geotechnical and structural design of
isolated, combined and raft foundations. Analysis of pile groups. Design of piles and pile cap. Design of cantilever,
counterfort and soil reinforced retaining walls.
References:
1) Swami Saran, Design of Substructures, Oxford and IBH Publishers.
2) J.E. Bowles, Analysis & Design of Foundations, Mc Graw Hill. Relevant IS Codes.