INS 331E - Soil Mechanics I

Course Objectives

1. To teach main principles of soil mechanics
2. To give the main information about the introduction of foundation engineering
3. To discuss the subjects of design and application of foundation construction

Course Description

Physical and index properties of soils. Soil classification, Compaction, Hydraulic Properties, Cappilarity, Permeability, Frost effect, Effective and total stresses, Pore water pressures, Stress-Strain relationships for soils, Consolidation of clays, Shear strength, Lateral earth pressures