224-0208 – Foundation Engineering in Difficult Conditions (ZSP)

Deep foundations – divisons of elements, diaphraghm walls – building technology and utilization, interactions between piles and foundation soils, design of axial loaded bored piles (among 2nd limit state) – point bearing capacity of drilled-shaft piles, limit loading curve, technology, design inclination of slopes of foundation pits, foundation pits dewatering, design of deep foundations by EC7 (eurocode), special way of foundation – collapsible soils, expansive soils, sanitary landfills.

The course builds on the basic study of the issue of building foundations and extends acquired knowledge in the areas of deep foundations, especially when applied pile foundations. In addition to piloting the technology has advanced knowledge of the design according to the first (ULS) and second limit state (SLS), the issue of group piles and pile grids. In addition to these issues develops knowledge of improvement of soil properties, foundation in landslide areas, the issue of creation of embankments and spoil banks, include methodologies mechanical properties of these materials.

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Atkinson, J.: The mechanics of soils and foundations. McGraw-Hill Company, 1993