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General (and Re-cap): Bearing capacity theory, philosophy of Eurocode 7 and 8, limit state design, EQU
and GEO limit states, design of shallow and deep foundations: by ground test results; by load test
results.
Cyclic behaviour of soils: Dynamic properties of soils, their measurement and interpretation. Pore water
pressure development, soil liquefaction and stiffness degradation. Wave propagation, soil amplification
and topography effects.
Seismic geotechnical design: Seismic bearing capacity according to Eurocode 8. Mononobe-Okabe
approaches for the calculation of earth pressures, pipeline design.
Offshore geotechnical design: Cyclic behaviour of piles. Interaction diagrams. ICP and API design
methods.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Interpret the behaviour of soils under cyclic/dynamic loads
LO2: Understand soil amplification and topography effects during seismic wave propagation
LO3: Consider the seismic/dynamic design of shallow foundations and retaining walls/embankments.
LO4: Develop pipeline design under earthquake and dynamic loads;
LO5: Develop offshore foundation designs for varying soil conditions;
LO6: Appraise the principles and philosophy of Eurocode 7 and Eurocode 8 and the need for a
professional and ethical approach to geotechnical design