Soil Mechanics I

4 credits

Soil classification, principle of effective stress, analysis of seepage, filter criteria, introduction to shear strength and slope stability analysis. [3-2*-1]. Prerequisite: One of CIVL_V 230, MECH_V 260, WOOD_V 276 or third-year standing in ENVE_V. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.