Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10366/2022 - 24/08/2022 (Parceria ESTT/ESAI) + Despacho n.º 3227/2025, de 12/03/2025
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, Anual, 50,0 TP , Cód. 908960.
Lecturer
- Fernando Manuel Lino Gonçalves Antunes (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Design of shallow foundations as a function of soil type and depth; settlements and their consequences. Basics of deep foundations. Soil containment processes. Pre-dimensioning and stability check of rigid and flexible retaining walls.
Program
Shallow foundations. Deep foundations. Soil-retaining structures. Excavations.
Evaluation Methodology
Written tests (intermediate test, final exam or appeal exam)
Student approval minimum 9,5 values
Bibliography
- Peck, R. e Terzaghi, K. (1980). Mecanica de Suelos en la Engenieria Practica . (Vol. -). -: -El Ateneo SA
- MJ Tomlinson, . (2001). Foundation Design and Construction . (Vol. -). -: -Pearson Prentice Hall
- Silvério Coelho, . (1996). Tecnologia de Fundações. Amadora: Edições E.P.G.E.
Teaching Method
Lectures and exercises followed by resolution of practical cases.
Software used in class
Geo5, Cype, Excell e Plaxis
