CVG 4108 Geotechnical Design

3 units
Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Applications of soil mechanics theory to bearing capacity, settlement, and stability evaluation; design of foundations, retaining structures, embankments, and excavations; geotechnical exploration, reporting and spatial variability considerations; introduction to ground improvement.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: CVG 3109 , CVG 3106 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Summer

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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