Foundation Design
Estimated cost:
R5001 – R10 000
Field Of Study:
Geotechnical Engineering
Department Name:
Civil Engineering
Objectives:
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:
English
Contact Person Name:
JC Myburgh
Contact Person Email:
jmyburgh@sun.ac.za
Latest Year Offered:
2024