Substructure Design in Reinforced Concrete
Short Course
Course Aims
- Derive the bearing capacity coefficients and be able to carry out bearing capacity calculations for shallow footings and various deep foundations;
- Analyse and assess pile groups for capacity and their interaction with soils and appreciate spreading of foundation loads;
- Evaluate technical, as well as practical and environmental issues of soil/ structure interaction;
- Predict the deformation of geotechnical elements be aware of the practical limits of differential settlements for structural integrity.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Analyse and design shallow footings, rafts and special foundations using a variety of numerical methods including Eurocode 7 procedures;
- Assess the loaded behaviour of single piles and pile groups including their interaction with the ground;
- Discuss and interpret environmental as well as practical issues related to geotechnical construction;
- Analyse geotechnical elements subjected to seismic loading.
Contribution to UK-SPEC Outcomes
- A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of soil mechanics;
- An awareness of developing technologies related to geotechnical engineering;
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to foundation design and an appreciation of their limitations;
- An understanding of concepts in geotechnical engineering and foundation design and the ability to apply them in projects;
- The ability to apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in geotechnical engineering;
- The ability to extract data and apply solution using computer-based tools as when appropriate
- Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of process and methodologies in foundation design and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
- The ability to generate an innovative design for foundations to fulfil new needs
- A thorough understanding of current practice and some appreciation of new developments in geotechnical engineering
Important Notice
All courses are subject to availability.
English language competency
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration
October, Tuesday & Thursday,
18:00 - 21:00 (5 Week)
Assessment
Coursework
Credit-bearing fees
£900 (UK/EU), £1200 (International)
Non credit-bearing fees
£750 (UK/EU), £1050 (International)
Resit fees
£150
Note
Fees include course materials and access to relevant specialist software and laboratories.
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings (courses or delegates attending) - please call +44 (0) 20 8417 7488 for details.
How To Apply
Download the Short Course application form and post the completed form to us. Please ensure you have read the Short Course Policies document.
Contact
Paul Williams
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Paul.Williams@kingston.ac.uk
Please Note
University regulations (Section 5.2 of 'Awards of the University, September 2007') contain certain restrictions on using modules taken as short courses as credit towards a qualification. For further information, please contact the Short Course Unit.