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CELE Geotechnical EngineeringFoundations (Shallow and Deep)Slides

Presentation-style slides for Foundations (Shallow and Deep) — the fastest way to cover the chapter if you are reviewing on your phone between classes or shifts. Covers everything Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests on this chapter in the CELE Geotechnical Engineering subtest.

Exam context

For the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests Geotechnical Engineering under a "Core" label, with Foundations (Shallow and Deep) in the 10th slot across 11 chapters. CELE candidates must clear the 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50% cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Geotechnical Engineering questions. Date to watch: May and November 2026.

Foundations (Shallow and Deep) - Slides

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Chapter Overview: Foundations — Load Transfer Mechanisms

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Shallow Foundations: Types and Selection Criteria

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Shallow Foundation Sizing: Area Calculation

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Worked Example 1: Spread Footing Design

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Deep Foundations: Pile Capacity Components

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Pile End Bearing in Clay: Formula and Application

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Pile Skin Friction in Clay: α-Method

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Worked Example 2: Pile Capacity in Clay (Ultimate and Allowable)

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Pile Skin Friction in Sand: β-Method

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Worked Example 3: Pile Capacity in Sand

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Pile Groups: Group Efficiency and Capacity Reduction

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Worked Example 4: Pile Group Capacity

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Negative Skin Friction (Downdrag): Concept and Impact

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Block Failure in Pile Groups and Critical Design Check

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Structural Design of Footings and Piles: RC and PSAD Considerations

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Design Summary: Step-by-Step Foundation Design Process

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Key Formulas and Quick Reference

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Common Exam Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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Chapter Summary and Learning Outcomes

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Review Exercises and Self-Assessment

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