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CIEG 428 - Ground Improvement Methods (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
GROUND IMPROVEMENT METHODS
Component: Lecture
Design and construction principles of ground improvement methods to soil and rock engineering problems. Topics include: grouting, prefabricated vertical drains, stone columns, mechanically stabilized earth systems, soil nailing, soil mixing, vibro compaction, lightweight fill materials and geosynthetics.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: CIEG 321 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring