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Description
Earth and earth-supported structures. Earth pressures on walls. Design of retaining structures and supported excavations. Effects of construction on performance. Stability of slopes. Design of earth dams and embankments. Case studies.
course assessment
- 20% Homework
- 30% Project
- 40% Final Exam
- 10% Class Participation
textbooks:
No Formal Text
Class Time:
4 hr/wk
Syllabus