CE 145: Foundation Engineering
San Jose State University
Use of field data in Geotechnical design; Design of shallow foundations for bearing capacity and settlement; Design of deep foundations for shear and tip resistance; Analysis of mat foundations. Design of retaining walls. Prerequisite: CE 140 or graduate standing
Average GPA: 2.52
Grade distribution records: 464 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 22 | 4.7% |
| A | 37 | 8.0% |
| A- | 32 | 6.9% |
| B+ | 32 | 6.9% |
| B | 81 | 17.5% |
| B- | 36 | 7.8% |
| C+ | 56 | 12.1% |
| C | 75 | 16.2% |
| C- | 25 | 5.4% |
| D+ | 16 | 3.4% |
| D | 19 | 4.1% |
| D- | 12 | 2.6% |
| F | 21 | 4.5% |
Based on 464 student grade records across 16 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Madhu Thummaluru 433 students, Average GPA 2.47
- Joseph Thomas Coe Jr 31 students, Average GPA 3.23