CE 38000 - Soil Mechanics

Introduction to the nature and origin of soil and rocks; engineering classification of soil; soil compaction; permeability and seepage, engineering behavior and properties of soils; compressibility; and introduction to shear strength of soil, lateral earth pressure, and soil-bearing capacity for foundations.

Preparation for Course
P: CE 25200; C: CE 31800, CE 38100.

Cr. 3.