Apr 24, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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CE 7740 - Experimental Soil Mechanics


Experimental studies of advanced aspects of soil property measurements to evaluate the engineering behavior of soil for applications to geotechnical analysis and design.

Requisites: CE 5720
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to model soil behavior using computer.
  • Students will be introduced to the art of centrifuge modeling.
  • Students will understand consolidation theory and how to conduct laboratory experiments.
  • Students will understand fate of contaminant theories and how to conduct laboratory experiments.
  • Students will understand seepage flow theories and how to conduct laboratory experiments.
  • Students will understand soil composition, structure, and index properties.
  • Students will understand soil dynamics theories and how to conduct laboratory experiments.
  • Students will understand soil shear strength theories and how to conduct laboratory experiments.
  • Students will understand soil’s electrical properties and how to measure them.



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