Soil Mechanics is the study of soil properties which govern the use of soil as a construction or foundation material. The course is devoted to describing soils, analyzing soil stresses, determining consolidation settlement, designing earth embankments, determining earth pressures, and designing foundations based upon applicable engineering principles and recognition of the fundamental concepts of soil behavior. During laboratory periods the student will examine soil properties and extract necessary parameters for design.
Lessons
24 @ 55 min (1.500 Att/wk)
Labs
16 @ 110 min
Special requirements
Design problems and a laboratory summary report; compensatory time provided. One day-long field trip.
