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Course Details

CIV 111   Soils and Foundations
   
Lecture: 02 Lab: 04
Clinical:  00 Credit: 04
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: Take 1 course: EGR 250, EGR 251 or MEC 210
Corequisites:   None
   
This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil.