Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CV 5263 - Retaining Structures and Slope Stability

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits


Course Description
This course includes a review of relevant soil mechanics properties and lateral earth pressure theory, analysis and design of various earth retention systems, and analysis of earth slopes for stability. (prereq: CV 3500  or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand various soil mechanics properties and lateral earth pressure theories applicable to retaining structures and slope stability
  • Analyze and design various earth retaining structures for internal and external stability
  • Analyze the stability of slopes using various hand calculation and computer methods

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Soil mechanics

 


Coordinator
Dr. Todd Davis



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