Soil Mechanics

4 Units

The physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of soils. Soil classification, capillarity, permeability, and flow nets. One dimensional consolidation, stress and settlement analysis. Shear strength, stability of cuts, and design of embankments, retaining walls and footings. Standard laboratory tests performed for the determination of the physical and mechanical properties of soils. Laboratory. Prereq or Coreq: ECIV 310 . Prereq: Declared BSE in Civil Engineering major, Civil Engineering minor, Environmental Engineering minor, or Requisites Not Met permission.