- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the knowledge gained in CIVL2140. Material continues to be delivered through a combination of lectures and problem-solving sessions. Topics include: the strength concept in soil mechanics, analysis of slope stability, evaluation of forces acting оп retaining walls, and the estimation of soil bearing capacity and its effect оп the design of shallow foundations.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CIVL 2140
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use Mohr's Circle and Coulomb's Law to analyze and explain the strength concept in soil.
- Develop the principles of soil strength and solve problems using the principle of effective stress.
- Describe types and causes of slope failure.
- Use various soil slope analysis methods to evaluate slope stability.
- Apply Rankine theory to calculate forces on retaining structures.
- Describe design procedures and considerations for retaining structures.
- Estimate bearing capacity of а foundation soil.
- Evaluate the impact of groundwater оп soil bearing capacity.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Soil Mechanics 2 (CIVL 3140) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.