CEET 251 Soil Mechanics

Application of soil mechanics in design and construction, including soil classification, testing, erosion control, compaction, saturation, as well as analysis of basic foundation and retaining wall design.

Credits

5

Distribution

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Offered

Fall, Spring

Outcomes

1. Draw conclusions from tests to determine the engineering properties of soils
2. Interpret soil classification, physical and chemical soil properties, water flow through soils, consolidation, and settlement
3. Calculate soil mechanics to quantify engineering behavior of soils under different loading scenarios

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

Hybrid

Campus:

Central