C E 5748 - Design of Earth Embankment Dams.

Theory, design, and construction of earth embankments. Use of published data, field exploration, laboratory tests on soils and rock in investigating foundations, and construction materials. Principles of compaction and settlement. Slope stability analysis, landslide, recognition and control, use of benches and beams.Semester Hours: 3Prerequisite: C E 3708, C E 4718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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