Soil Mechanics and Foundations

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This course focuses on the study of the physical properties and behavior of soils used in construction.&nbsp;Topics include soil classification, compaction, permeability, shear strength, consolidation, and foundation bearing capacity.&nbsp;Laboratory work includes field sampling, testing, and data interpretation using applied physics and trigonometric principles.<br><br>Pre- or Co-requisite MAC 1114 with a minimum grade of C