Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2026 356255 Advanced foundation engineering 1 3.0 3 ★ 　JUNG CHIANG GCDPE 17 0 土木206

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	356255	Advanced foundation engineering	1	3.0	3	★	JUNG CHIANG	GCDPE	17	0	土木206

Course Plan：

Instructor 　JUNG CHIANG　Office Hours

Email jungchiang@mail.ntut.edu.tw

Last Updated 2026-03-02 09:40:39

Course Objective This course covers insightful topics and advanced knowledge in foundation engineering, including site investigation, foundation design, bearing capacity, slope stability, and pile foundations. It also addresses soil improvement techniques, lateral earth pressure, and the use of geosynthetics in reinforced structures. Students will apply their knowledge through lectures and a term project.

Course Schedule Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Geotechnical Site Investigation, Special Topic (1) Week 3: Geotechnical Site Investigation, Special Topic (2) Week 4: Foundation Design, Shallow Foundations (1) Week 5: Foundation Design, Shallow Foundations (2) Week 6: Lateral Earth Pressure, Earth Retaining Structures, Special Topic Week 7: Applications of Geosynthetics, GRS Wall Design (1) Week 8: Applications of Geosynthetics, GRS Wall Design (2) Week 9: Independent Study Week 10: Ground Improvement, Soil Liquefaction (1) Week 11: Ground Improvement, Soil Liquefaction (2) Week 12: Slope Stability, Ground Anchors Week 13: Pile Foundations Week 14: Excavation Week 15: Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering Week 16: Invited Lecture Week 17: Term Project (1) Week 18: Term Project (2)

Evaluation and grading policy Attendance: 10% Class Participation: 20% Assignment/Feedback Report: 20% Final Report: 25% Final Presentation: 25%

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:Yes
Course materials will be mainly based on instructor-prepared lecture notes in PowerPoint format. Reference textbooks will be introduced in the first week of class.

The access to curricular consultation Office hours: Anytime the instructor is in the office (or by appointment).

Expanding teaching and resources ● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching)
強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。
Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.
● 數位科技融入 (Digital Technology Integration)
運用生成式AI、VR/AR、IoT、IRS等新興科技輔助教學與評量。
Utilizes emerging technologies such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT, and IRS (Interactive Response Systems) to facilitate teaching and assessment.

The course corresponds to the SDGs SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education）
SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）
SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities）

Does the course incorporate AI ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）

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Instructor	JUNG CHIANG　Office Hours
Email	jungchiang@mail.ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2026-03-02 09:40:39
Course Objective	This course covers insightful topics and advanced knowledge in foundation engineering, including site investigation, foundation design, bearing capacity, slope stability, and pile foundations. It also addresses soil improvement techniques, lateral earth pressure, and the use of geosynthetics in reinforced structures. Students will apply their knowledge through lectures and a term project.
Course Schedule	Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Geotechnical Site Investigation, Special Topic (1) Week 3: Geotechnical Site Investigation, Special Topic (2) Week 4: Foundation Design, Shallow Foundations (1) Week 5: Foundation Design, Shallow Foundations (2) Week 6: Lateral Earth Pressure, Earth Retaining Structures, Special Topic Week 7: Applications of Geosynthetics, GRS Wall Design (1) Week 8: Applications of Geosynthetics, GRS Wall Design (2) Week 9: Independent Study Week 10: Ground Improvement, Soil Liquefaction (1) Week 11: Ground Improvement, Soil Liquefaction (2) Week 12: Slope Stability, Ground Anchors Week 13: Pile Foundations Week 14: Excavation Week 15: Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering Week 16: Invited Lecture Week 17: Term Project (1) Week 18: Term Project (2)
Evaluation and grading policy	Attendance: 10% Class Participation: 20% Assignment/Feedback Report: 20% Final Report: 25% Final Presentation: 25%
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Course materials will be mainly based on instructor-prepared lecture notes in PowerPoint format. Reference textbooks will be introduced in the first week of class.
The access to curricular consultation	Office hours: Anytime the instructor is in the office (or by appointment).
Expanding teaching and resources	● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching) 強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。 Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification. ● 數位科技融入 (Digital Technology Integration) 運用生成式AI、VR/AR、IoT、IRS等新興科技輔助教學與評量。 Utilizes emerging technologies such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT, and IRS (Interactive Response Systems) to facilitate teaching and assessment.
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure） SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）
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