Physical properties of soils, classification systems, soil exploration, permeability, consolidation, compaction, and shear strength; laboratory tests conducted to determine the physical and engineering soil properties needed for application in geotechnical engineering design. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CVEN 302 or concurrent enrollment; grade of C or better in CVEN 305; grade of C or better in CVEN 207, ENGL 210, or COMM 205 Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Physical properties of soils, classification systems, soil exploration, permeability, consolidation, compaction, and shear strength; laboratory tests conducted to determine the physical and engineering soil properties needed for application in geotechnical engineering design. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CVEN 302 or concurrent enrollment; grade of C or better in CVEN 305; grade of C or better in CVEN 207, ENGL 210, or COMM 205 Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.