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The aim of the course is to provide theoretical approaches in the evaluation of bearing capacity and settlements of shallow and deep foundations.
The following topics will be discussed: 1) bearing capacity and settlements of shallow foundations; 2) soil-foundation interaction; 3) types of pile foundations, bearing capacity of single pile and pile group; 4) pile-soil interaction; 5) the new italian code Norme Tecniche per le Costruzioni (DM 14/01/2008).
Colombo P., Colleselli F. (2004). Elementi di Geotecnica. Zanichelli
The course is based on theoretical lectures and the practical exercitations in class. Additional meterial (such as notes) is handed in class if needed.
oral examination