CEVE 472
SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY WITH INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION
Determine the water content, liquid limit, plastic limit, grain size from sieve and hydrometer analyses, falling head permeability, specific gravity, and the shear strength of clays from pocket penetrometer, Torvane, miniature vane, unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression and direct shear tests. Study the consolidation of clays and the compaction of clays and sands.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY Department: Civil & Environmental Engr Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Laboratory Credit Hour: 1 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027