SOIL MECHANICS (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Explain the soil types and its properties; Compose soil physical properties base on its behaviours; Evaluate the water influence to soil behaviours; Calculate the basic analysis of soil mechanic matters; Analyze the soil mechanic problems.

Topics:

1. Introduction to soil mechanics;
2. Steady state flow through soil;
3. Compressibility of Soils;
4. Shear Strength of Soil;
5. Lateral Earth Pressure;
6. Slope Stability;
7. Introduction to soil mechanics;
8. Steady state flow through soil;
9. Compressibility of Soils;
10. Shear Strength of Soil;
11. Lateral Earth Pressure;
12. Slope Stability.