Foundation Engineering (ICE-705) crash course, Online B.Tech, Semester 7:
Pile capacity by Meyerhof's method (15-mark numerical) and settlement (uniform vs differential, consequences) are the safest long answers; earth-pressure…
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Pile capacity by Meyerhof's method (15-mark numerical) and settlement (uniform vs differential, consequences) are the safest long answers; earth-pressure theory (Rankine/Coulomb, partial submergence) covers several MCQs and a derivation.
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Lateral earth pressure: Rankine and Coulomb
Must study for the exam (×4 · A1, A7, A8, B4 2 + 2 + 2 + 5 marks · MCQ, derivation).
Rankine Theory of Earth Pressure | Elementary Engineering· Elementary Engineering· 16 min
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Pile foundations: load capacity
Must study for the exam (×3 · A2, B1, C1 2 + 5 + 15 marks · MCQ, short note, numerical).
L 11 | Methods of determination of load carrying capacity | Foundation Engineering | Abhishek Kumar· Unacademy GATE - Chemical · 74 min
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Settlement of foundations
Must study for the exam (×2 · A3, C2 2 + 15 marks · MCQ, long descriptive).
Settlement of foundation, Causes and remedies ll Building Construction ll· JRS Mantra· 24 min
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Soil exploration and sampling
High value for the exam (×3 · A9, A10, B5 2 + 2 + 5 marks · MCQ, short note).
Foundation Engineering | Soil Exploration | AKTU Digital Education· AKTU Digital Education· 28 min
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Bearing capacity of shallow foundations
High value for the exam (×2 · A4, B2 2 + 5 marks · MCQ, short note).
Geotechnical Engineering 04 | Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation | CE | GATE 2025 Crash Course· GATE Wallah - ME, CE, XE, CH, PI & ES· 89 min
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Limit analysis and method of characteristics
High value for the exam (×2 · B3, C3 5 + 15 marks · short note, long theory).
Webinar: Design of Shallow Foundations in OPTUM GX - Limit Analysis Approach· Optum Computational Engineering· 56 min
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Slope stability and tunnel stresses
If time permits for the exam (×2 · A5, A6 2 + 2 marks · MCQ).
Revision of Stability of Slopes | Soil Mechanics | Geotech | Civil | GATE | ESE | Vishal Sir· Online Engineering - GATE & ESE· 11 min
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Foundation Engineering Problem Set: Earth Pressure, Piles, Bearing Capacity and Settlement
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Foundation Engineering: common questions
Pile capacity by Meyerhof's method (15-mark numerical) and settlement (uniform vs differential, consequences) are the safest long answers; earth-pressure theory (Rankine/Coulomb, partial submergence) covers several MCQs and a derivation. It's the Foundation Engineering subject of Online B.Tech, Semester 7, in 7 lessons: Lateral earth pressure: Rankine and Coulomb; Pile foundations: load capacity; Settlement of foundations; Soil exploration and sampling; Bearing capacity of shallow foundations; Limit analysis and method of characteristics; Slope stability and tunnel stresses.
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About 4h 58m of video across 7 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Foundation Engineering Problem Set: Earth Pressure, Piles, Bearing Capacity and Settlement”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
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No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.