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Foundation Engineering Chapter 7 Analysis of Foundation in Rock
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Chapter 7: Analysis of Foundation in Rock
3 Hours 4 Marks

Analysis of Foundation in Rock Notes

About this Chapter

This document contains the complete notes for Chapter 7: Analysis of Foundation in Rock. Designing foundations on rock formations requires a unique understanding of intact rock and rock mass properties.

In this chapter, students will learn the basis for designing foundations on both weathered and un-weathered rock. The syllabus covers the modes of foundation failure, evaluation of bearing capacity and settlement (including Bell’s solution and IS/IRC codes), and methods for the treatment of rock defects such as grouting and rock bolting.

Syllabus: Analysis of Foundation in Rock

7. Analysis of Foundation in Rock
3 hours
4 Marks

7.1 Basis for design of foundation on rock

7.2 Foundations on weathered and un-weathered rock

7.3 Bearing capacity and settlement of foundation

7.4 Treatment of rock defects

Micro Syllabus

7. Analysis of Foundation in Rock
3L · 1T · 0P · Week 13
Topic / Sub-topic Description Depth Code Hours
7.1 Basis for Design of Foundation on Rock Intact rock and rock mass properties relevant to foundation design. DES 2
7.2 Foundations on Weathered and Un-weathered Rock Mode of foundation failure in rock; distinction between soil, intermediate geomaterial, and rock for foundation design. DV 1
7.3 Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Foundation in Rock Bearing capacity and settlement using Bell’s solution, IS 12070, and IRC 78 recommendations (shallow and pile). Numerical examples. NUM, DIS
7.4 Treatment of Rock Defects Grouting; bolt and anchor; shotcrete; drainage management for treating rock defects in foundation design. D, DES, DIS 1
Evaluation: QA — Question answer.
Lecture Notes (By SKB Sir)
Lecture Notes (By RK Sir)
Lecture Notes (Pulchowk Teacher)

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