CE 43400 - Geotechnical Engineering Design

Slope stability analyses and stabilization measures, filtration, drainage and erosion control design, analysis and design of sheet pile, soil nail and mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, geosynthetics design, and geotechnical earthquake design.

Preparation for Course
P: CE 38000 and CE 38100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Work efficiently in problem-solving teams. [5]
2. Analyze the stability of natural and manmade slopes using multiple analyses methods under static and dynamic conditions. [1, 2, 6]
3. Perform rapid drawdown analysis. [1, 2, 6]
4. Perform slope stability analysis using finite element methods [1, 2, 6]
5. Plan and design slope stabilization measures. [1, 2, 6]
6. Understand filtration methods and design for free water passage to protect drains from clogging in CE applications. [1, 2, 6]
7. Analyze the need for dewatering and design drainage system for CE applications. [1, 2, 6]
8. Evaluate surface and subsurface erosion potential and design control measures. [1, 2, 6]
9. Design modern soil retaining structures. [1, 2, 6]
10. Understand the functions of various geosynthetics in CE applications. [1, 6]
11. Understand basic seismology and earthquake characteristics. [7]
12. Evaluate dynamic earth pressures. [1, 6]
13. Perform pseudo-static analysis of seismic slope stability. [1, 6]
14. Understand liquefaction process and perform basic liquefaction analysis [1, 6].