2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

CENG 380 Geotechnical Engineering (Lec/Lab)

Physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties of rocks and soils; site exploration the effective stress principle; shear strength and stress distribution; analysis of stability, consolidation, compaction, settlement, and seepage. 

Credits

3/1

Prerequisite

ENGR 220

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Classify soil into different groups based on their index, physical and hydraulic properties
  2. Analyze geotechnical shear strength and compressibility data to obtain the relevant design parameters
  3. Analyze stability of slopes using common methods
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principle of effective stress and the evaluation of stresses within a soil profile
  5. Explain the concept of permeability and analyze the effects of seepage through soil deposits
  6. Evaluate a compaction curve and determine the range of acceptable field conditions
  7. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  8. An ability to develp and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions
  9. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
  10. To understand and perform various geotechnical testing methods and applications
  11. Ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze critically and interpret the resulting data
  12. Ability to communicate effectively
  13. Ability to use modern tools, techniques, and computation methods necessary for civil engineering practice