INTRODUCTION
All civil, environmental, and geological
engineers and soil scientists require a fundamental understanding of what
soils are made up of, how soils are tested in the lab and the field, and
how soils behave when subjected to loads (foundation of structures, retaining
walls, etc.), ground water pressure, ground water gradients, and other
field conditions to successfully perform their job responsibilities.
This course will teach you the fundamentals
of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Those of you who are interested
in pursuing geological, geotechnical, or geo-environmental engineering
careers are encouraged to take CE 418, CE 485, CE812, and CE818.
