Subject: Civil Engineering
Credit units: 3
Offered: Term 2 only
College: Engineering
Department: Civil Geol and Enviro Engnring

The course focuses on practical application of soil mechanics concepts to the analysis and design of foundations, excavations, slopes, earthworks and earth-retaining systems. Topics include: design and construction of shallow foundations on soils and rocks based on bearing capacity and settlement analysis; design and installation of deep foundations including driven and bored piles; design and construction of earth retaining systems; slope stability; geosynthetics and soil reinforcement; ground improvement; and, special construction techniques. Practicum component includes hands-on experience in extracting design parameters from results of site investigation and laboratory tests and preparing a geotechnical design report.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in Civil Engineering and Geological Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): CE 328.3

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