CVEEN 3310 - Geotechnical Engg

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Description:

An introduction to the fundamental geologic and engineering properties of sills and basic soil mechanics. Topics include geologic soil processes, phase relations, grain-size distribution, clay mineralogy, clay-water interaction, consistency limits, fabric and structure, classification, compaction, swelling, shrinkage, slaking, collapse, permeability, one- and two-dimensional flow, liquefaction, consolidation and settlement, and shearing strength of cohesionless soils. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ((CVEEN 2140 OR MG EN 5150) AND ((CVEEN 2310 OR ME EN 2550 OR MATH 1040 OR MATH 1070 OR MATH 3070) OR AP Statistics score 4+)) AND Major Status in (Civil Engi OR Construct Engi OR Geo Engi) AND not on CVEEN Acad Probation

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

02/02/2012 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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