Soil Mechanics
Course Number: 10607128
Credits: 3.00
Course Description
10-607-128 SOIL MECHANICS ...origins of soil, properties/characteristics of soil, soil classification systems, subsurface exploration, foundations, moisture-density relationships, soil compaction, and groundwater. (Corequisite: 10-807-195, College Algebra w/Apps)
Course Typically Offered
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Course Competencies
- Identify the origins of soil
- Characterize the properties of soil
- Classify soils in accordance to soil classification systems
- Discuss methods of subsurface exploration
- Define foundation systems by need and function
- Analyze soil moisture-density relationships
- Discuss foundation subgrade observations and testing
- Summarize groundwater conditions