CVEN 3708 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Institution:

University of Colorado Denver

Subject:

Civil Engineering

Description:

Index properties of soils, soil classification, clay minerals, compaction and other soil improvement methods; shrinkage, swelling and frost action; permeability and seepage analysis, consolidation settlement and time rate of consolidation, shear strength of soils, bearing capacity and lateral earth pressure. Prereq: CVEN 3121. Prereq/Coreq: CVEN 3313.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucdenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-5600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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