ECIV 486 - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

Develops an understanding of soil as a construction material. Covers field exploration, weight-volume relationships, index tests, classification, compaction, hydraulic conductivity and seepage, effective stress, compressibility and consolidation, shear strength, lateral pressures, and bearing capacity.

Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201. Corequisite(s): EGEN 305.