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CIE 435LEC - Foundation Engineering

Applies soil mechanics to engineering problems. Soil exploration and sampling. States of plastic equilibrium, bearing capacity, and settlement of foundations. Foundation design, spread footing, mat, piles, and drilled shafts. Lateral earth pressures, retaining walls, and braced excavations.

Credits: 3

Grading
Graded (GRD)

Typically Offered:
Spring, Summer

Requisites:
Pre-Requisite: CIE 334 ; Civil or Environmental and Engineering Science Majors Only.