Tunneling and Ground Improvement. 3 credits

Catalog description

Fundamentals of underground construction, design considerations, risk management, and various tunneling techniques including tunnels, caverns, and cut and cover construction. Densification-based and reinforcement-based ground improvement techniques and the basics of designing various systems of each. Specific techniques anticipated to be covered include surcharging, grouting, densification, and rigid inclusions. Offered by Civil, Environ & Infrastr Engr . May not be repeated for credit.