CIEG 428 - Ground Improvement Methods

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.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

PREREQ: CIEG 321.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically