Course details
This course builds on the knowledge gained in CIVL 2140. Material continues to be delivered through a combination of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and problem-solving sessions. Topics include head diagrams, effective stress, consolidation, shear strength, subsurface investigation and geology, and forces on retaining walls.
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:
- Plot head diagrams for flow through soils.
- Explain and solve problems using the principle of effective stress.
- Calculate the amount and timing of consolidation of clays.
- Develop the principles of soil shear strength.
- Explain the basic principles of subsurface investigation and geology.
- Calculate forces on retaining structures.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
Related Programs
Soil Mechanics 2 (CIVL 3140) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
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