This course is presented from the perspective of a practicing geotechnical engineer.
The objective of this course is to provide a practical understanding of:
*Extending the theories of bearing capacity and settlement as taught at undergraduate level to practical design of foundations
*Obtaining and selecting design parameters from site investigation data
*Selection of appropriate foundation types for various types of development and soil profiles
*Design of spread footings, piled foundations and raft foundations
*Principles of limit states design in geotechnical Engineering
Entry Requirement: Professional 3-year Bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma or Equivalent Qualification
Certificate Type: Attendance
Delivery Mode: Blended
Duration: 5 days
Presentation Language: 12
Contact Person Name: JC Myburgh
Contact Person Email: jmyburgh@sun.ac.za
Latest Year Offered: 2024
Estimated cost: R5001 - R10 000
Field of Study: Geotechnical Engineering
Department Name: Civil Engineering