Geotechnical Engineering

Catalog description

This course covers the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering, focusing on how soil and rock materials interact with and affect the performance of structures built on or below the Earth's surface. Key topics include soil classification, index properties, permeability, pore water movement, soil stresses, compressibility, consolidation, settlement, and shear strength. Additionally, the course addresses subsurface exploration techniques, slope stability analysis, and the bearing capacity of foundations.