This course addresses the selection, cost, design, construction, and monitoring of ground improvement methods for problematic soils and rock. Ground improvement methods covered include wick drains, micropiles, lightweight fill materials, soil nailing, mechanically stabilized slopes and walls, grouting, stone columns, dynamic compaction, and soil mixing. Prerequisite(s): 560.330 Foundation Design or equivalent and 565.606 Geotechnical Engineering Principles. 560.330 is offered on-site through the full-time Civil Engineering Department.
Course Prerequisite(s)
EN.565.606 Geotechnical Engineering Principles.
Course Offerings
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Open
Ground Improvement Methods
01/21/2025 - 05/06/2025
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