Soils and Foundations. 4.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0

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This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil. This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basis soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil.