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