ENGR 451 - Geotechnical Engineering

Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring

Introduction to soil mechanics, shallow foundations and retaining structures. Soil identification and classification, compaction, effective stress, consolidation, shear strength, vertical and lateral stress and slope stability. Standard lab tests. Response of soil to foundation and retaining structure loads, including settlements and stability. Design of shallow foundations and retaining structures.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 351.