ECIV 486 - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

Develops an understanding of soil as a construction material. Includes field exploration, index properties, moisture and drainage, frost action, compaction, shear strength, lateral pressures, slope stability, bearing capacity and consolidation.

Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisite: ECIV 312 Course generally offered 1st semester.