3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3210 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the analysis, design, and application principles of ground improvement methods to address soil and rock engineering problems. Includes compaction theory and methods, deep dynamic compaction, compaction by explosion, vibro-compaction, stone columns, in-situ control tests, dewatering, preloading, mechanically stabilized (reinforced) earth.