1 032 - Geomaterials and Geomechanics

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Presentation and application of principles of soil mechanics. Considers topics: the origin and nature of soils; soil classification; the effective stress principle; hydraulic conductivity and seepage; stress-strain-strength behavior of cohesionless and cohesive soils and application to lateral earth stresses, bearing capacity and slope stability; consolidation theory and settlement analyses; laboratory and field methods for evaluation of soil properties in design practice. Same lectures as 1.361.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 1.010, 1.011, 1.036

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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