NDLI: Foundation Engineering

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Foundation Engineering

Content Provider	Swayam
Description	This course is an undergraduate core course. The course will focus on the design of shallow foundation and axially loaded pile foundation. The field and laboratory soil testing methods will be discussed to determine the required design parameters. Lateral earth pressures theories and design of various retaining structures will be covered. Design of sheet piles and bracing system will also be discussed. It will also focus on soil arching and its application to design the underground conduits. The selection of proper foundation or characteristics of foundations for different soils will be discussed. The course is suitable for undergraduate students who are preparing for competitive examination like GATE, IES and for university or college examinations. Field Engineers can also be benefited from this course.
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Civil Engineering
Education Level	Under Graduate
Coordinator	National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
Credits	3
End Date	2025-10-09
Enrollment End Date	2025-07-28
Examination Date	2025-11-01
Examination Registration End Date	2025-08-14
Start Date	2025-07-20
Duration	84
Unique Identifier	noc25_ce120
Instructor	Prof. Kousik Deb
Description URL	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsYFtwwlHIw
Mode	Regular (Online)
NCrF Level	4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 8.0
Certification Type	Certification with Credit
Offered by	IIT Kharagpur
Resource Type	Academic Course
Prerequisites	Soil Mechanics
Aligned Industrires	Most of the Civil Engineering companies
Subject Category	Civil Engineering
Type	Core

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