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History & Theories of Architecture

  • Course Code :
    ARC 221
  • Level :
    Undergraduate
  • Course Hours :
    3 Hours
  • Department :
    3

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Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1- Illustrate the origin of soil and the constituent relationships of soil matrix.
2- List different types of soil classification systems.
3- Define the load/stress distribution induced within soil layers.
4- Explain the settlement and shear strength of different soil types.
5- Estimate the suitable foundation depth, type and bearing capacity.
6- Choose the proper foundation design.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1- Differentiate between different soil types based on its physical and engineering properties as well as its mechanical characteristics.
2- Select proper foundation system and design according to the Egyptian geotechnical code of practice.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1- Apply the main findings in the soil technical report of site under investigation to design foundations.
2- Apply Egyptian geotechnical code of practice to design foundations properly.
3- Draw engineering drawing of foundation design output.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1- Communicate effectively.
2- Manage time to meet deadlines.


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Course topics and contents:

Topic No. of hours Lecture Tutorial/Practical
Stress in Soil, Compressibility, Settlement. 4 2 2
Shear Strength and Compaction of Soil. 6 3 3
Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Wall 2 1 1
Site Investigation and Bearing Capacity of Soil. 2 1 1
Design Principles of Building Foundations 4 2 2
Revision 4 2 2
Soil Types, Matrix and Classification 8 4 4

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Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment Relative weight % Week No. Assess What
Assignments 30.00
Final Exam. 40.00
In Class Quizzes 20.00
Performance & Participation 10.00

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