Engineering Behavior of Soils
Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences::Civil&Environmental Engnrng
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 5
Term:
Spring 2025
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Full Term (01/21/2025
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05/05/2025)
CRN:
56451
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 behavior of soils. Failure states and residual strength. Application of stress paths in engineering problems. Unsaturated soil mechanics. Laboratory exercises using the direct shear test, triaxial test, and soil-water retention measurements. Coursework in foundation design required.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With :
CEE 765 (01)
Equivalent(s):
CIE 867
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 |
