CMGT 360 - Soil Mechanics and Building Foundations
Units:3 Engineering properties of soils and rocks such as permeability, compressibility and shear strength. Site evaluation for building foundations, dams, tunnels and highways. Slope stability.
Prerequisites: CMGT 310. Possible Instructional Methods:On-ground. Grading: A-F grading only. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Understand the physical properties and soil index properties of soil;
Analyze and identify appropriate soil compaction methods;
