Foundations and Structures
Overview
Subject area
CONM
Catalog Number
248
Course Title
Foundations and Structures
Department(s)
Description
An introduction to soil mechanics, foundation and earth structures. Soil classification, soil properties, soil stresses, earth pressures, bearing capacity, and slope stability. Principles of foundation analysis, design of retaining walls. Students conduct laboratory experiments to test soil behavior.
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
3
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Requisites
027158