This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil.
Requisites: Take EGR-250(S23987) EGR-251 or MEC-210(S20669); Take previously. Required./>Take 1 group; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) CEG-115; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take EGR-251 CEG-115; Option: Take EGR-251 EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) CEG-115; Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) EGR-115(S20666); Take previously. Required./>
Total Class Credits:
4
Class Credits: 2
Lab Credits: 4
Clinic Credits: 0
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