Advanced Geotechnical Engineering, Fall 2003
| Rating: | Not rated yet |
| Rate item | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
| Grade Level: | Post-secondary |
Author: Whittle, Andrew J.
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name:
M.I.T.
Collection Name: MIT OpenCourseWare
Abstract: Site characterization and geotechnical aspects of the design and construction of foundation systems. Topics include site investigation (with emphasis on in situ testing), shallow (footings and raftings) and deep (piles and caissons) foundations, excavation support systems, groundwater control, slope stability, soil improvement (compaction, soil reinforcement, etc.), and construction monitoring. Core requirement for Geotechnical M.Eng. program.
Details
Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Assessments, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi
Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
Language: English
Additional Information
Geographic
Regional Relevance: All