The collapse of a braced excavation in Singapore, April 2004. (Image courtesy of Andrew Whittle.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Andrew Whittle
MIT Course Number
1.364
As Taught In
Fall 2003
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
1.364 examines site characterization and geotechnical aspects of the design and construction of foundation systems. Topics include: site investigation (with emphasis on in situ testing), shallow (footings and raftings) and deep (piles and caissons) foundations, excavation support systems, groundwater control, slope stability, soil improvement (compaction, soil reinforcement, etc.), and construction monitoring. This course is a core requirement for the Geotechnical Master of Engineering program at MIT.