Physicochemical Aspects of Soil Behavior

3 credits

Study of soil formational processes, minerology, soil-fluid-electrolyte interactions, clay mineral chemistry, inter-particle forces and stresses, conduction phenomena, time-dependent changes, soil fabric, chemical admixtures, electro-osmosis, particle characteristics, and their effects on macroscopic soil engineering behavior including soil strength, stiffness, and volumetric changes. Prerequisite: CEE 367 (or equivalent course). Offered: A.