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CIEG 625 - Unsaturated Soil Mechanics (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
UNSATURATED SOIL MECHANICS
Component: Lecture
Provides a thorough grounding in unsaturated soil mechanics principles to pursue further studies or research on the engineering of unsaturated soils. Topics including stress state variables, soil-water retention properties, soil suction measurements, effective stress concept, hydraulic conductivity, and shear strength will be covered. Intended for students with backgrounds in the more general fields of geotechnical/geological engineering, soil science, environmental engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: CIEG320 or instructor consent.


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