Foundations

Foundations are the interface between the subsoil and the rising construction and thus form the physical base of our civilization. Depending on the subsoil conditions and the external influences, a suitable type of foundation is determined by geotechnical verifications by civil engineers or engineering geologists. The aim of this verification is to comply with the permissible subsoil load.

In the “Foundations” course, simple shallow and deep foundations and special solutions in the area of foundations will be presented and calculations will be discussed. The course is led and supervised by experienced civil engineers.

Students of applied geosciences are given an overview of the diverse world of foundations. Their function, special features and respective purposes. The design is explained using simple calculation examples. Each foundation type is reinforced by a self-study exercise. Core competence is to use the geotechnical and engineering geological knowledge of the subsurface for the soil/structure interface.

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