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Foundation Engineering (E)
FAST-CF052Acad. year: 2023/2024
Geotechnical categories, design and check design of shallow foundations, 1st limit state, 2nd limit state, pillows and improvement of foundation soil.
Deep foundations, sorts of piles, building technology, check of piles, pile groups, calculation of axial loading drilled piles, limit bearing capacity, limit loading curve.
Micropiles.
Diaphragm walls, types of diaphragm walls, building technology, anchors, sorts (tiebacks, strands, temporary, permanent).
Jet grouting.
Other methods of deep foundations, open caissons, cofferdams, modern methods, vibroflotation, lime piles.
Foundation pits, types of them,rider sheeting, microrider walls, pile walls, diaphragm walls, drainage of foundation pits.
Special footings at reconstructions and modernizing.
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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.
Student will master the aim of the course and learn how to design shallow and deep foundations for different geotechnical cathegories.
Student will have basic knowledge about safe and economical design of foundation pit.
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Speciální zakládání staveb, 2. díl. MASOPUST, Jan. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o. 2006. ISBN 80-7204-489-3. (CS)
Zakládání staveb. Turček, Peter a kol. Bratislava: Jaga group s.r.o. 2005. ISBN 80-8076-023-3 (CS)
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