Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY

University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering

CE 97: FOUNDATION ENGINEERING PROJECT

Project Presentation and Report Guidelines

Objectives:
1. Apply fundamental principles of foundation engineering in assessing the adequacy of an existing
foundation design or in developing an appropriate foundation system for a given structure.
2. Enhance the students’ ability to interpret geotechnical data, perform engineering analysis, and
propose technically sound and practical solutions based on site conditions, structural
requirements, and design standards.

I. Presentation Guidelines

General Instructions:
1. Each group is required to prepare a pre-recorded video presentation.
2. The video must be between 15 to 20 minutes in length.
3. A 10-15minute Q&A session may follow during the scheduled presentation.
4. Videos exceeding the maximum time may receive a point deduction.
5. Use clear and well-organized slides with diagrams, graphs, and photos.

Content of the Presentation:

1. General Title Slide

2. Introduction and Objectives
3. Project Background
4. Site and Soil Conditions
5. Assessment/Design Methodology
6. Analysis and Interpretation
7. Observations and Findings
8. Recommendations
9. Conclusion
Slide Content:
1. General Title
Content: Include the project title, your name, your group's name (if applicable), the date, and any
relevant logos (university, department, etc.).
Design: Use a professional and clean layout with a readable font size and color scheme that
aligns with the institution's branding.
2. Introduction and Objectives
Content: Brief overview of the structure/facility assessed, clearly state the main objective of your
project, importance of foundation assessments in civil engineering, and limitations of the
assessment
Presentation Tips: Keep it concise and impactful.
3. Project Background
Content: Familiarize the audience with the design and foundation details, location and type of
structure, type of foundation system used, design loading conditions, construction year and any
notable construction issues or events and history of foundation performance (if available).

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University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering

4. Site and Soil Conditions

Content: Summary of the original soil report, groundwater conditions, notable geological or
environmental concerns, any evidence of subsurface changes.
5. Assessment Methodology
Content: Present how the assessment was performed, methods used, standards followed, tools
and equipment used, timeline of the assessment process, data collection strategy.
6. Analysis and Interpretation
Content: Evaluate the foundation’s performance based on engineering principles. Evaluation of
bearing capacity and safety margins, structural integrity of the foundation, compliance with design
codes and standards, long-term performance trends (if monitoring data is available)
7. Observations and Findings
Content: Report what was discovered during the assessment. Foundation condition: any damage,
wear, signs of distress, superstructure behavior, settlement monitoring results, comparison with
design limits, data visualizations.
8. Conclusions
Content: Summary of key design outcomes, justification of design choices,
9. Recommendations
For assessment: Repairs, retrofitting recommendations
For design: Construction considerations, suggested alternatives, or further studies
10. Evaluation Criteria

Criteria Points

Technical Content 30

Clarity of Presentation 20

Knowledge and Mastery 20

Organization and Flow 10

Visual Quality 10

Team Participation and Personal Appearance 10

II. Project Report Guidelines

General Instructions:
1. The final report must be typewritten, clear, and well-organized.
2. Use A4 size paper, 1.5 line spacing, and 11 or 12 pt font (Arial/ Times New Roman)
3. Include figures, tables, and calculations as necessary
4. All sources, codes, and references must be properly cited.
5. Report length: Minimum 15 pages, excluding appendices.
6. Project report must be submitted during the presentation schedule.

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University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering

Report Structure
1. Cover Page
a. University and department name
b. Course code and title: CE 97 – Foundation Engineering
c. Project Title
d. Group members’ full names
e. Instructor’s name
f. Date of submission
2. Executive Summary (1 page only)
a. Concise summary of the project
b. Key findings, conclusions, and recommendations
3. Introduction
a. Background of the project
b. Purpose and relevance of the assessment/design
c. Project objectives (as provided or adapted)
d. Scope and limitations of the study
4. Project Information
a. Type of structure involved
b. Site location and general description
c. Structural layout, design and foundation details
d. Nature of the foundation system (existing or proposed)
5. Geotechnical Data
a. Soil exploration method(s)
b. Soil stratification/profile
c. Summary of geotechnical test results
d. Groundwater conditions
e. Bearing capacity parameters
6. Assessment/Design Methodology
How the assessment was performed, methods used, standards followed, tools and equipment
used, timeline of the assessment process, data collection strategy.
If Assessment:
a. Summary of existing foundation system (type, dimensions, materials)
b. Condition of the foundation and surrounding ground
c. Observations
d. Testing and inspection data
e. Design criteria (loads, building codes, site constraints)
f. Performance evaluation

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Department of Civil Engineering

If Design:
a. Design criteria (loads, building codes, site constraints)
b. Selection of foundation type with justification
c. Design calculations:
d. Bearing capacity analysis
e. Settlement estimates
f. Structural design of footings, piles, or mat (dimensions, reinforcement)
g. Safety factors used
h. Load combinations
7. Results and Discussion
a. Interpretation of findings (e.g., safety, serviceability, compliance)
b. Evaluation of the proposed/existing foundation performance
c. Critical insights, challenges, or unexpected results
8. Conclusion
a. Summary of key findings and design/assessment conclusions
b. Reflection on engineering judgment applied
9. Recommendations
a. For assessment: Repairs, retrofitting recommendations
b. For design: Construction considerations, suggested alternatives, or further studies
10. References
a. Cite all references used (APA format)
b. Include codes and standards (e.g., NSCP, ACI, ASTM)
11. Appendices
a. Borehole logs, test results, soil reports
b. Detailed design computations and plans
c. Software outputs or sketches (if applicable)

12. Evaluation Criteria

Criteria Points

Report Structure & Organization Proper format, logical flow, 10

complete sections (cover page
to appendices)

Clarity and Technical Writing Clear explanation, concise 10

language, proper grammar and
spelling

Project Background and Objective Well-defined problem context, 10

relevance, and project goals

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University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering

Site and Soil Information Accurate and well-documented 15

geotechnical data and
interpretation

Foundation Description or Design Detailed and correct description 15

of existing or proposed
foundation system

Calculations and Technical Analysis Correct, well-presented 15

calculations (bearing capacity,
settlement, reinforcement, etc.)

Results and Discussion Logical interpretation of results, 10

identification of issues, insights,
or design justification

Recommendations 5
Feasible and technically sound
suggestions for design, repair,
or improvement

Use of Visual Aids (Figures, Tables, Clear, properly labeled visuals 5

Diagrams, Photos) that support the analysis or
design

References and Citations Use of relevant literature, 5

standards, and proper
referencing (APA)

Prepared by:
MA. CATHERINE Q. ARCA, PhD, ASEAN Engr.
Associate Professor V.

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