CIV 240 - Soil Mechanics

Institution:

Broome Community College

Subject:

Civil Engineering Technology

Description:

Topics include: soil origin and nature; soil density, gradation and compaction; soil water content and reaction to frost; stress distribution in soil, soil shear strength; and pile bearing strength. Laboratory instruction is based on ASTM and AASHTO specifications particulary as they are used to classify and predict soil behavior. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CIV 219 Strength of Materials.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU

Phone Number:

(607) 778-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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