Fondations et Ouvrages

This course focuses on geotechnical engineering, particularly foundations and soil–structure interaction. Students learn to analyze and verify the stability of key structures such as retaining walls, shallow foundations, and slopes. It begins with limit equilibrium concepts, including Rankine, Boussinesq, and Prandtl theories, as well as failure analysis using the Mohr circle. The course then covers retaining structures, their classification, and the evaluation of earth pressures and wall stability. It also introduces shallow foundations, including their design and bearing capacity calculations. Finally, slope stability is studied through fundamental concepts and safety factor evaluation methods. Overall, the course develops practical skills for safe and efficient geotechnical design.