Soil Mechanics 3

1 Unit · Graduate

First Quarter: Shear strength of soils. Theory of consolidation. Problems of rate-independent and rate-dependent settlement. Second Quarter: Foundation engineering. Bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations. Deformation of foundations. Effects of construction on performance. Case studies. Third Quarter: Earth and earth-supported structures. Earth pressures on walls. Design of retaining structures and supported excavations. Effects of construction on performance. Stability of slopes. Design of earth dams and embankments. Case studies.