Soil Retention and Stabilization Methods

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In this course students will develop skills for the selection, design, and construction of specialized soil retention and soil stabilization systems used in geotechnical engineering. The systems and techniques covered will include specialty retaining walls including anchored bulkheads, MSE walls, and segmental walls; temporary excavation support systems including soldier pile and lagging and steel sheet piling with tieback anchors or internal bracing; soil improvement and reinforcement including wick drains with preload, stone columns/aggregate piers, and geosynthetics/geogrids; and other current ground improvement techniques including grouting.