CVG 5175 Numerical Methods for Geotechnical Engineers

3 units
Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Non-linear analysis of stresses and deformations using the effective stress concept; analysis of consolidation using the excess pore water pressure concept; flow through porous media; finite element, discrete element and finite difference methods; applications to foundations of structures, retaining walls, dams, tunnels, pipelines, human-made and natural slopes in rock and soil. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5105 at Carleton University.

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Lecture

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Fall

Organized

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Fair Assessments

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