2015-2016 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

ETC 451 Soil Mechanics & Foundations

Fundamentals of soil behavior and its use as a construction material. Principles of effective strength, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation. Application to construction problems in shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, retaining structures and excavation drainage. Lecture/lab required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ET 357.

General Education

Offered

  • Fall

Will this Course be Offered for Graduate Credit

Yes