CVEN 4738 - Intermediate Foundation Engineering

Applies principles of soil mechanics to the analysis and design of foundations and earth structure. Theories of consolidation, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity. Studies settlement of structures, shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls and excavations. Prereq: CVEN 3708 and CVEN 3141. Coreq: CVEN 4718. Semester Hours: 3 to 3