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Aims :

Detailed information are given for the proper design of foundations in difficult subsoils and in particular environmental conditions, taking into account construction aspects too.

Topics :

Local failures. The gradual construction.. Foundations on embankements . Caissons Critical aspects in the construction of deep foundations. Examples of design of deep foundations in difficult subsoils. Buried conduits. Examples of improvement of soils .Foundation drainage and waterproofing.

Textbooks :

Erio Pasqualini”appunti” distribuiti in classe.
Hsai-Yang Fang”Foundation Engineering Handbook” Van Nostrand Reinhold

Exam :

Discussion of a design and oral examination

Tutorial Session :

Tuesday 11,30-13,30