GT0F5 Foundation engineering

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
3/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Jan Masopust (lecturer), Mgr. Martin Knížek, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Martin Knížek, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martin Knížek, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
( G2121 Engeneering Geology || G2121k Engeneering Geology ) && GT0F2 Soil Mechanics
Types of foundation soils, properties of soils, limit states theory, basic principles of structural mechanics, theory of strength and elasticity, structure design.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Learning objectives and competences: * To teach students how to design shallow and deep foundations for different geotechnical cathegories. * To provide students with basic knowledge about safe and economical design of foundation pit. * To acquaint students with modern foundation methods and subsoil improvement methods. Introduction - backgrounds. Methodology of limit states, geotechnical categories. Shallow footings - spread footings, strip footings, slabs. Design and check of shallow footings - 1st limit state, 2nd limit state. Deep foundations - division of elements. Piles - distribution (displacement, replacement). Drilled piles, CFA - technology of building. Design of axial loaded bored piles - limit bearing capacity, limit loading curve. Uncased piles - building technology. Vibropiles. Micropiles - types, building technology, utilization. Diaphragm walls and lamellas - building technology and utilization. Anchors - distribution, design and construction methods, anchor prestressing. Jet grouting - technology, recovery. Classical injection - sealing. hardening, compensation, injection materials. Foundation pits and their timbering. Braces sheeting, pile walls, diaphragm walls. Cofferdams. Static design of foundation pit timbering. Foundation pit dewatering. Underpinning.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course the student should be able to: - design shallow and deep foundations for different geotechnical cathegories. - Design a safe and economical design of foundation pit.. - have an overview about modern foundation methods and subsoil improvement methods.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction. Limit states principles, geotechnical categories. Shallow footings – pads, strip footings, foundation slabs. 2. Design and check of shallow footings – 1st and 2nd limit states. 3. Improvement of soil properties for shallow foundations. Gravelly pillows. 4. Deep foundations – basic elements. Caissons. Open caissons. 5. Distribution of piles(displacement, replacement). Bored piles. CFA piles. Technology of building. 6. Design of axial loaded bored piles. – limit bearing capacity, limit loading curve. 7. Uncased piles – building technology. Vibropiles. 8. Micropiles – types, construction method, utilization. 9. Diaphragm walls and lamellas – construction method and utilization. 10. Anchors-distribution, design and technology. 11. Jet grouting – technology, jet grouting use. 12. Foundation pits and their timbering. Braces sheeting, pile walls, diaphragm walls. 13. Static design of foundation pit timbering. Foundation underpinning.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • MASOPUST, Jan. Speciální zakládání staveb. Vyd. 1. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2004, 141 s. ISBN 8021427701. info
  • BAŽANT, Zdeněk. Zakládání staveb. Praha: Státní nakladatelství technické literatury, 1960, 310 s. URL info
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  • KYNICKÝ, Jindřich, Miroslava GREGEROVÁ and Martin BRTNICKÝ. Magmatické horniny hlubinné v kostce (Plutonic igneous rocks in a nutshell). 1. vydání. Brno: Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2015, 96 pp. učebnice. ISBN 978-80-7509-280-9. info
  • WEIGLOVÁ, Kamila. Mechanika zemin. Vyd. 1. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2007, 186 s. ISBN 9788072045075. info
  • MASOPUST, Jan. Speciální zakládání staveb. Vyd. 1. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2006, 150 s. ISBN 8072044893. info
  • WEIGLOVÁ, Kamila, Věra GLISNÍKOVÁ and Jan MASOPUST. Mechanika zemin a zakládání staveb pro kombinované studium. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2003, 157 s. ISBN 8021423765. info
  • BAŽANT, Zdeněk. Zakládání staveb. Praha: Státní nakladatelství technické literatury, 1960, 310 s. URL info
Teaching methods
theoretical preparation
Assessment methods
written exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Nutno zapsat též na VUT (výuku zajišťuje katedra Geotechniky FAST)
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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