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GEOL 735 - Soil Mechanics

Mechanical behavior of soils (unconsolidated earth materials) and use in geotechnical and environmental engineering. Engineering classification of soils, Atterberg limits, field and laboratory testing methods, consolidation and compaction, foundation performance, liquefaction, piping, slope stability, seismic response, and importance of soil mechanics in solid waste disposal. Case histories and problem solving. Students should be competent in mineralogy, physics and calculus prior to enrollment.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.

Credits: 3