Geotechnical Engineering

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The properties of soils as construction materials (e.g., for earth dams) and as foundations for building are introduced and state-of-the-art numerical techniques for the prediction of seepage and settlement are presented. Contemporary issues such as the impact of soil failure mechanisms and sustainability are covered. Prereq: MechEng 2020 or 2040, and enrollment in CivilEn or EnvEng or FABEng major. Concur: CivilEn 3541. Prereq or concur: CivilEn 2050 or Stat 3450, 3460, or 3470; or permission of instructor.