CEE 765 (01) - Engineering Behavior of Soils

Engineering Behavior of Soils

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Civil&Environmental Engnrng
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20 
Term:  Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
CRN:  56441
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Review of stress and strain in soil. Introduction to continuum mechanics. Development of engineering soil properties. Application of soil mechanics to shear strength and stress-strain behaviors of soils. Failure states and residual strength. Application of stress paths in engineering problems. Unstaturated soil mechanics. Laboratory exercises using direct shear test, triaxial test, and soil-water retention measurements.
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Cross Listed With : CEE 865 (01)
Equivalent(s):  CIE 767
Instructors:  Majid Ghayoomi

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 5/5/2025 MW 2:10pm - 3:30pm SLS G25