CVEN 5758 - Flow Processes in Soils

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Examines fundamental principles of flow through porous media and related engineering problems. Topics include the saturated seepage theory and flow nets; the unsaturated flow theory; suction-saturation and saturation-hydraulic conductivity relationships; nonlinear finite strain consolidation and desiccation theory; laboratory and field testing methods for determining material characteristics; and numerical models for flow-related engineering problems. Prereq., CVEN 3718 or instructor consent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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