CE 679 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

Introduction to seismology. Dynamic and earthquake response of soils using standard analysis. Liquefaction of soils under cyclic loading. Measurements of dynamic propertiesof soils. Earthquake resistant design of retaining walls, foundations, slopes, and earth dams. Soil improvement methods for seismic resistant design. Current state-of-the-art techniques in geotechnical earthquake engineering. Prereq: CE 579.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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