EGGN 361 - Soil Mechanics

Institution:

Colorado School of Mines

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Description:

An introductory course covering the engineering properties of soil, soil phase relationships and classification. Principle of effective stress. Seepage through soils and flow nets. One-dimensional consolidation theory. Soil compressibility and settlement prediction. Shear strength of soils. Pore pressure parameters. Introduction to earth pressure and slope stability calculations. Prerequisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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