2016-2017 Catalog

CE 461 Foundations and Earth Pressures

This course focuses on the application of the basic principles of soil mechanics to the design of foundations and earth retaining structures. Shallow footings, mat foundations, deep foundations, cantilever retaining walls, and sheet pile walls are studied. Includes the use of design software for foundations and walls. Lecture/discussion

Prerequisite

CE 361

Offered

Spring semester in alternate years

Instructor

McGuire