CVEEN 5305 - Intro to Foundations

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Description:

An introduction to the field of foundation engineering concentrating on the geotechnical background necessary for foundation analysis and design. Topics include shear strength of granular, cohesive and partially saturated soils; subsurface exploration and testing; lateral earth pressures and retaining walls; slope stability; settlement and ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations; seepage forces and filters. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (CVEEN 3310 AND CVEEN 3315) AND Full Major status in (Civil Engineering OR Construction Engineering).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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