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1 CE 4463 and CE 5563 – Foundation Engineering Part A Catalog Description: ( 3-0) 3 hours credit. Pre-requisite: CE 3413. • Design of footings; mats and slab-on-grade; earth pressures and design of retaining walls; piles and drilled piers; soil improvement; and ground modification. Prerequisites: • CE 3413 – Geotechnical Engineering and Applications Textbook(s) and/or Required Material: • B.M Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Cengage Learning, 7 th Edition or later Edition Major Prerequisites by Topic: • Soil exploration and weight/volume relationships • Engineering classification of soils • Soil compaction • Effective stress in soils • Seepage • Consolidation of soil and settlement of structures • Shear strength of soil Topics Covered: • Subsoil Exploration and Characterization (1 week) • Shallow Foundations (Ultimate Bearing Capacity and Allowable Bearing Capacity/Settlement) (2 weeks) • Mat Foundations (2 weeks) • Lateral Earth Pressures (2 weeks) • Retaining Walls (2 weeks) • Sheet Pile Walls (2 weeks) • Piles (2 weeks) • Drilled Shafts and Caissons (1 week) • Soil Improvement (2 week) Course Outcomes: At the conclusion of the course the students will be able to: 1. Understand soil field exploration techniques and the resulting soil profiles 2. Design shallow foundations 3. Analyze lateral earth pressures and design retaining walls 4. Design piles, drilled shafts and caissons 5. Understand the commonly used techniques for soil improvement Contribution of Course to Professional Education : This course prepares students to work professionally in the area of geotechnical engineering.

2 Relationship to Civil Engineering Program Outcomes: This course contributes to the following program outcomes: • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (R) • an ability to conduct experiments and analyze data (R) • an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (R) • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (R) • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (E) • an ability to understand the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (R) Relationship to Civil Engineering student outcomes (SO): This course contributes to the following program outcomes: 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve comp l ex engineer in g problems by app ly ing principles of engineering, scie n ce, and mathematics 2. an ab ilit y to app ly eng in eering design to produce so lut ions t hat meet specified needs with considerat ion of public health, safety, and we lfar e, as well as global, cul t ural, socia l , environmental, and economic factors 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4. an abi l ity to recognize e thi cal and professional responsibilities in engineering sit uati ons a nd make informed jud gments, which mu st cons id e r the impact of e n ginee r i n g so lution s in g lob al, economic, environmental, and societal contexts 5. an ab ility to function effectively on a team whose members t ogethe r provide leadership , create a collaborative a nd inclusiv e environment, es t ab li sh goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions 7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies Class Schedule: 150 minutes of lectures per week Evaluation Methods: • Homework Assignments • Class Quizzes • Semester Examinations • Design Projects • Class Participation Students with disabilities are encouraged to consult with the UTSA Disability Services ( http://www.utsa.edu/disability/ ) for arrangements accommodating any special needs. Performance Criteria: Course outcomes 1 through 5 will be evaluated using evaluation methods [1, 2, 3 and 4].

4 Part B - General Course Information and Policies Spring 2023 Instructor: Dr. J. Huang, PhD, PE Associate Professor, e-mail: jie.huang@utsa.edu , ex. 7908 Office Location: BSE 1.332 ("Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.” ) ("Conforme a la sección 30.06 del código penal (traspasar portando armas de fuego) personas con licencia bajo del sub-capitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (ley deporta armas), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un arma de fuego.” ) Office: BSE 1.332 Office Hours: M & W: 10:00-11:00AM @ BSE 1.332 Lectures: M&W: 6:00-7:15PM @ MH 3.01.18 Communication Methods: • Email: jie.huang@utsa.edu • Course message: go to blackboard: Communication → Course Message Class Conduct: Student Code of Conduct and Scholastic Dishonesty - http://utsa.edu/infoguide/appendices/b.html#sd Any scholastic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, collusion, etc.) on homework will result in a zero on the assignment (you will receive 1 warning). If it occurs on projects, papers, or examinations it will result in a Failing grade in the class. All violations will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. If you have any questions about this, please stop by my office and I'd be happy to discuss it with you. Using the solutions manual, internet websites, other people, or Chegg.com to complete the assignment as your own work without giving credit or gaining access to information not available to you is considered scholastic dishonesty . Homework: Homework assignments will be assigned the end of each chapter and dues 1 week later at the beginning of the lecture period. Please go to blackboard to download your homework assignment and turn it in after it is done (go to blackboard: Coursework → Content → Homework ). Late homework will be penalized 20% for each day after the due date. Solutions to the homework will be posted in the Blackboard as soon as the assignment is graded. Homework will not be accepted after the solutions have been posted in the Blackboard. Homework problems should be presented neatly

5 and in a well-organized fashion. No credit will be given on analytical problems for answers unsupported by proper calculations. Examinations There will be two midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. Both exams will include problems and theory. All of them will be administered online (go to blackboard: Coursework → Content → Exams and quizzes ). The tentative exam schedule is shown below. Exam I Wednesday March 1 MH 3.01.18 Exam II Wednesday April 5 MH 3.01.18 Final Exam Monday May 8 MH 3.01.18 Grading Exam I 25 % Exam II 25 % Exam III 40 % Homework 10% Total 100 % Grading Policy: Score Grade 96 – 100 A+ 93 – 96 A 90 – 93 A- 86 – 90 B+ 83 – 86 B 80 – 83 B- 76 – 80 C+ 73 – 76 C 70 – 73 C- 66 – 70 D+ 63 – 66 D 60 – 63 D- <60 F No Class Dates (Class does not meet on these dates): • Spring break: March 13 – 17 Black Board Black Board will be used to communicate with students throughout the semester. Lectures will be posted following class on Black Board. Changes in class schedules, special topic opportunities,