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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

CE 48100 - Foundation Engineering


The Foundation Engineering course focuses on geotechnical design of shallow and deep foundations and includes review of geotechnical properties of soil, subsurface exploration, seepage, bearing capacity of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressure theories, retaining walls, and deep foundations.

Preparation for Course
P: CE 38000 and 38100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Introduce students to the fundamental concepts of foundation analysis and design and to provide students with methods of analysis of geotechnical systems based on field and laboratory data.