Soil Mechanics

Class Number: SURVEY 10607128-3 - Soil Mechanics
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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: 10-607-160 CET Capstone Project)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Identify the origins of soil
  2. Characterize the properties of soil
  3. Classify soils in accordance to soil classification systems
  4. Discuss methods of subsurface exploration
  5. Define foundation systems by need and function
  6. Analyze soil moisture-density relationships
  7. Discuss foundation subgrade observations and testing
  8. Summarize groundwater conditions

Class Details

Class Number:
SURVEY 10607128-3 - Soil Mechanics
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2027 Spring

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/19/2027 - 5/18/2027 Tuesday
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BC103
Estimated Cost:
$525.00

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