In soils, deformation occurs as a result of strains throughout the soil mass, with the mass behaving essentially as a continuum. By contrast, rock response is controlled by deformations along discrete discontinuities including fissures, cracks, joints, and faults. For this reason, different approaches to characterization analysis and design are required. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOE 315 or equivalent.
In soils, deformation occurs as a result of strains throughout the soil mass, with the mass behaving essentially as a continuum. By contrast, rock response is controlled by deformations along discrete discontinuities including fissures, cracks, joints, and faults. For this reason, different approaches to characterization analysis and design are required. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOE 315 or equivalent.
