Foundations in difficult conditions focuses on the design and implementation of foundation structures in geotechnically demanding conditions, such as soils with low bearing capacity, high groundwater levels, or polluted areas. The subject covers special foundation technologies, such as deep foundations, piles, micropiles, grouting and soil stabilization. The emphasis is placed on risk assessment, stability analysis and the selection of appropriate methods to ensure long-term stability and safety of structures in these conditions. focuses on the design and implementation of foundation structures in geotechnically demanding conditions, such as soils with low bearing capacity, high groundwater levels, or polluted areas. The subject covers special foundation technologies, such as deep foundations, piles, micropiles, grouting and soil stabilization. The emphasis is placed on risk assessment, stability analysis and the selection of appropriate methods to ensure long-term stability and safety of structures in these conditions.
Learning outcomes:
- the graduate knows typical complex geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions of building foundations and basic principles of foundation design.
- understands the influence of adverse geotechnical conditions (heterogeneous environment, unstable soils, high groundwater level) on the behavior of foundation structures.
- is able to apply appropriate methods of surface and deep foundation in complex conditions based on the results of geotechnical survey.
- is able to interpret the results of geotechnical survey, evaluate geotechnical risks and use these findings in the design of foundation structures.
- is able to integrate alternative foundation solutions in complex conditions, assess their stability, feasibility and technical limitations.