ECIV486 — Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design
ECIV 486 - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design ECIV 486 - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.) Develops an understanding of soil as a construction material. Covers field exploration, weight-volume relationships, index tests, classification, compaction, hydraulic conductivity and seepage, effective stress, compressibility and consolidation, shear strength, lateral pressures, and bearing capacity.
Prerequisites: EGEN201