Geotechnical Engineering

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is concerned with the geotechnical aspects of temporary and permanent retaining walls for infrastructure or environmental works, deep and shallow foundations, soil-pipeline interaction, and design/analysis of natural cuts, embankments, and earth dams. The application of these design/analyses to particular infrastructure and environmental structures are emphasized in the laboratory sessions. PREREQUISITES: CIVL 3101.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial