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Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
City of Ilagan Campus

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE & TECHNOLOGY

Course Syllabus
2nd Semester, SY 2020-2021
CE 81 Foundation Engineering 3 1 4 6
Lec Lab Credit Hours
Course Number Course Title
Unit Units Units Per Week

VISION INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
A leading research university in the ASEAN
region. Communicator (Cm)
• Recognizes and values communication as a tool for conveying and interacting with others,
MISSION and fostering their own learning.

Isabela State University is committed to Inquiry-focused and Knowledgeable (IFK)

develop globally competitive human, technological
resources and services through quality instruction,
innovative research, responsive community
engagement and viable resource management
programs for inclusive growth and sustainable
development.
QUALITY POLICY
The Isabela State University endeavors to be
a lead university in instruction, research, extension
and resource generation through continual
improvement of services.
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• Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry.
• Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to their field of
specialization with relevant connections to industry, professional and regional knowledge.
Competitive (Cp)
• Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things.
• Promotes quality and productivity.
Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
• Works in collaboration with others and manages group functioning to meet common goal.
Lifelong Learner (LL)
• Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional and personal environments
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GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

In line with the Isabela State University’s vision and
mission, the College of Engineering Architecture and
Technology of ISU Ilagan campus is tasked to:
1. Provide students with state of the art resources
to enrich their educational experiences;
2. To create and sustain an environment that
enables leading-edge research;
3. To help improve the productivity;
4. To produce quality graduates who are
competent in the practice of engineering,
architectural work and information
communication professionals; and
5. Provide manpower in agro-industrial and
technological sectors of labor force.
By the time of graduation, the students of the BSCE program shall have the ability to:
a) apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;
b) design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c) design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with
standards;
d) function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e) identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;
f) understand professional and ethical responsibility;
g) communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;
h) understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
i) recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;
j) know contemporary issues;
k) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice;
l) know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage
projects in a multidisciplinary environment;
m) Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.

Course Description
The introductory part of this course deals with some fundamentals of geotechnical engineering that includes compressibility of soils, shear strength of soils, triaxial tests of soils, settlement, lateral earth
pressure, soil bearing capacity, slope stability, and earth-retaining structures.The second part of this course deals with the design of reinforced concrete footings such as wall footings, square isolated footings
(subjected to axial load only and axial load with bending moment), rectangular footing (isolated and combined), trapezoidal footing, strap footing, and footing on piles.
Prerequisite/s : Soil Mechanics
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Understand the principles of soil compressibility as applied to different types of soil profiles.
2. Discuss the procedures on how to solve problems regarding the effective stress concepts that include vertical stress on a point below the ground surface, subsurface stress below water surface and
other different conditions of soil.
3. Analyze the effects of vertical and horizontal stresses of soil on the structure that is to be constructed at a depth below the ground surface.
4. Calculate the magnitude of the lateral earth pressure that can be produced on soil using the Rankine and Coulomb’s theories.
5. Use new geotechnical engineering materials
6. Apply geotechnical engineering software
7. Apply different methods of analysis and design of the foundation components of structures.
8. Design various types of reinforced concrete footings of structures.

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Course Plan
Teaching & Teaching & No. of
Graduate Program Assessment Assessment Hours
Attributes Outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Learning Learning
Tasks Tools
Activities Modality Lec Lab
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Learn the theory on compressibility of Compressibility of Soils: Settlement due to primary Lecture TelEducation Online Rubrics for 2 2
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, soils specifically settlement due to consolidation of soil (for normally consolidated soil and Discussion Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D primary consolidation of soil over-consolidated clay), Consolidation Settlement due to Google Meet Quiz
Stresses caused by Footing
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Learn about shear strength of soils using Shear Strength of Soils: Direct Shear Test (for normally Lecture TelEducation Online Rubrics for 2 2
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, Direct Shear Test consolidated soil and over-consolidated clay) Discussion Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D Google Meet Quiz
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Learn the about triaxial test of soils like Triaxial Test of Soils: Consolidated-Drained Test, Lecture TelEducation Online Rubrics for 2 2
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, Consolidated-Drained Test and Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Test (for normally Discussion Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Test consolidated soil and over-consolidated clay) Google Meet Quiz
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Learn the theory on lateral earth using Lateral Earth Pressure: Lateral Earth Pressure using Lecture TelEducation Online Rubrics for 2 2
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, Rankine and Coulomb’s theories Rankine and Coulomb’s Theories Discussion Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D Google Meet Quiz
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Learn the theory on soil bearing capacity Soil Bearing Capacity: Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Lecture TelEducation Online Rubrics for 2 2
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, using Terzaghi’s Discussion Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D Google Meet Quiz
PRELIM EXAM 2
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Understand and apply design Design of Reinforced Concrete Footing TelEducation Online Rubrics for
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, procedures of different reinforced a. Wall Footing Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D concrete footings b. Square Isolated Footing Google Meet Quiz,
i. Subjected to Axial Load Only Problem 5 5
ii. Subjected to Axial Load and Bending Sets 5 5
Moment
c. Rectangular Isolated Footing
iii. Subjected to Axial Load Only 5 5
iv. Subjected to Axial Load and Bending 5 5
Moment
MIDTERM EXAM 3
Cm, IFK, a-D, d-D, Understand and apply design d. Footing on Piles Lecture TelEducation Online Rubrics for 5 5
CEL, Cp, e-D, h-E, procedures of different reinforced e. Combined Footings Problem Zoom Recitation, Recitation
LL k-D concrete footings v. Rectangular solving Google Meet Quiz, 5 5
vi. Trapezoidal Problem 5 5
vii. Strap Footing Sets 5 5
FINAL EXAM 3
TOTAL 108

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Course Requirements: Grade Equivalent

Submission of problem sets and passing the subject. 1.0 98 – 100
1.25 95 – 97
Grading Scheme: 1.5 92 – 94
Prelim Exam - 15% 1.75 89 – 91
Midterm - 25% 2.0 86 – 88
2.25 83 – 85
Final Exam - 25% 2.5 80 – 82
Others - 35% 2.75 77 – 79
TOTAL 100% 3.0 75 – 76
5.0 74 & below Failed
References: Inc. Incomplete
American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual
American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) Manual
Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (American Concrete Institute)
Foundation Analysis and Design (J. Bowels)
National Building Code of the Philippines
National Structural Code of the Philippines, 2015 Edition (ASEP)
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering (PICE), PICE Manual of Practice
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (Murthy & Decker)

Classroom Policies:
1. Observance of Health Protocols
a. Everybody who is entering the campus and classroom premises is required to wear
a face mask – NO FACE MASK, NO ENTRY POLICY
b. Observe at all times, in all places and in all transactions, social / physical distancing
of at least 1 meter apart as advocated by the Department of Health.
c. When classes are conducted outside the classroom, physical distancing will still be
observed.
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2. Uniform and Dress code
a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear ID and appropriate shoes except during
laboratory class.
b. On Wednesdays, cross dressing, hip-hop dresses and get-ups are not allowed, e.g.
shorts, slippers, spaghetti strap, earrings for males, etc.
c. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE class.
3. Taking Examination
a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited. When caught during quizzes and
long/units exams, deduction of points will be imposed by the teacher and during
midterm or final exam. Means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b. Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during exam.
c. During prelim, midterm, and final exam, only test papers answer sheets, permits, a.
calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be b.
deposited on a place designated by the teacher. c.
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and as agreed upon between the d.
students and the subject professor. e.
f.
4. Other Policies
Face-to-face FTLM g.
a. Cellphone should be shut-off or in silent mode during class hours.
b. Chairs should be arranged at least 1.5 meters apart to observe social distancing.
c. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom.
d. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable. a.
e. No Smoking within the school premises.
f. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound. b.
g. Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools
during cleanup days and laboratory classes.
h. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
i. Proper grooming should be observed at all times, e.g. short and undyed hair for males.
j. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student manual.
4.2. Online FTLM (synchronous)
a. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
b. Participative learning is encouraged
c. Wear proper attire
d. Courtesy and proper decorum should be observed at all times
e. Meeting time set should be strictly observed by both faculty and students
f. Policies on the recording of class lecture is subject to the approval/agreement
between the student and faculty which shall be governed by existing laws such as
cyber crime act, data privacy act and intellectual property right laws.
g. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during online classes.
4.3. Remote FTLM (asynchronous)
a. Submit required output on time via online or on designated drop-off / pick up
points.
b. Submission of duplicated / copied output is prohibited.
c. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during group
chat/discussion forum.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Engr. ALEX M. BALUBAL, MEE, CSEE ENGR. KRISTELLE ANN V. GINEZ DR. JHOAN V. PAGUIRIGAN
Associate Professor V CE Program Chair Dean, CEAT
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