Spring 2027

Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems

Geotechnical engineering course covering theory and practice for designing and analyzing slopes, earth retaining structures, and shallow/deep foundation systems.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.45 GPA, 68.4% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply methods and requirements of a subsurface investigation program

  • Collect sufficient information to design basic shallow or deep foundation systems

  • Fulfill the design criteria for different structures and facilities

  • Design shallow and deep foundation structures

  • Perform additional design strategies to design the foundation of a soil retaining structure

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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CIV ENGR/​G L E 330, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • CIVENGR/GLE 330
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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    • CIVENGR/GLE 330
    • graduate/professional standing
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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.45 GPA, 68.4% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Slopes and earth retaining structures
  • Shallow and deep foundations
  • Subsurface investigation

Skills

  • Subsurface investigation planning
  • Foundation system data collection
  • Shallow and deep foundation design
  • Slope and retaining structure analysis

Grades

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CIVENGR/GLE 432 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems

Recorded 2026-10-14
CIVENGR/GLE 432 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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