CIVL 4470 - Advanced Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design

Institution:

Fairmont State University

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Description:

This course is a continuation of CIVL 3340 and includes shear strength, laboratory and fi eld test methods and their use in design. It also provides an introduction to shallow and deep foundations, including bearing capacity and settlement analysis, the study of earth pressure for use in design of retaining walls, sheet piles, and excavating bracing, and an introduction to earth structure design and slope stability analysis. PR: CIVL 3340. Baccalaureate majors only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fairmontstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 367-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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