CIV E 481 - Soil Engineering

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3.8
Approved Hours 3-0-3/2
Fee index 8
Faculty Engineering
Department Civil & Environmental Eng
Typically Offered either term

Description
Site investigation; strength of soils; geosynthetics for soil improvement; design of excavations and earth pressures on retaining structures; stability of natural slopes and their improvement; design of cuts and embankments; foundation design, stability and settlement; pile foundations; frost action and permafrost. Prerequisite: CIV E 381.