Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 1900 , PHYSICS 2111 / PHYSICS 2111L , ENGR 2332 , and CENG 3370 (taken concurrently). This course is an introduction to the nature and origin of soils and rocks, engineering significance of geologic landforms and soil deposits, identification and engineering classification of soils, engineering behavior and properties of soils, and phase relations. It involves laboratory and field tests, effective stress, stability of retaining structures, and shear strength. It will cover bearing capacity, foundation type, consolidation and differential settlement, slope stability and soil stabilization. The formal laboratory experiments include implementation, analysis, and reports on the laboratory and field test in accordance with industry standards. Two hours of lecture and two hours of labs per week.