Except for space structures, all structures are located on the ground. The structure must withstand constant loads (own weight
and load) and external forces due to natural phenomena (earthquake load, wind load, tsunami load, etc.), but these loads eventually
reach the ground through the foundation structure. Reportedly. Therefore, the structure itself cannot be established unless
the foundation and the ground have sufficient bearing capacity. In this sense, the foundation structure including the ground
occupies an extremely important position in structural design. In this class, you will learn the basic concepts necessary
for designing the foundation structure and the outline of the design method.
The purpose of the class is to understand the basic concept such as "basic properties of soil", "stress in the ground", "consolidation
of soil", "shear strength of soil", "liquefaction", and "earth pressure" necessary for designing foundation structures. In
addition, you will learn the outline of the design method of direct foundation and pile foundation.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Understand the contents of "ground survey", "basic properties of soil", "consolidation", and "shear strength of soil" necessary for designing foundation structures. | |
| 2. | Understand the contents of "soil shear strength," "liquefaction," and "earth pressure" necessary for designing foundation structures. | |
| 3. | Understand the outline of the design method of "direct foundation" and "pile foundation". |
| Exercise | Mid-term exam | Final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 40% | 30% | 30% | 100% |
| 2. | 0% | |||
| 3. | 0% | |||
| Total. | 40% | 30% | 30% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction | Review of handouts | 120分 |
| 2. | Basic properties of soil | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 3. | Ground survey | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 4. | Stress in the ground (Mohr's circle of stress) | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 5. | Consolidation of clay ground | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 6. | Soil shear strength | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 7. | Mid-term exam | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 8. | Earth pressure | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 9. | Liquefaction | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 10. | Direct foundation(1) | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 11. | Direct foundation(2) | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 12. | Vertical bearing capacity of pile foundation | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 13. | Horizontal bearing capacity of pile | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| 14. | Final exam | Preparation and review of textbooks and handouts | 120分 |
| Total. | - | - | 1680分 |
A simple exercise will be conducted in the latter half of each session. In addition to this, the mid-term exam and the final
exam will be added to the score, and a score of 60 or higher will be passed. Textbooks and prints are allowed for the mid-term
and final exams.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | The instructor has been engaged in seismic design of superstructures and foundation structures for many years at a private company. |
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