Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: BASIC SOIL MECHANICS ***** Introduction to geotechnical engineering, formation of soil, properties and behavior, soil classifications, water flow through soil, consolidation and settlement, strength characteristics, soil stabilization, lateral earth pressure, slope stability, design of retaining walls and shallow foundations. Required for B.S.C.E.