CIVL 213 Soils and Foundations

This course discusses soil properties, classifications, compaction, earth pressure calculations, shear strength, consolidation, and settlement. Students will conduct and file reports on laboratory tests.
NOTE: Students should contact the department to determine which pre-requisite would be appropriate based on career goals.
Pre-requisite(s): CIVL 112 Statics and Strength of Materials or CNST 110 Statics and Strength of Materials or PHYS 135 Technical Physics I
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2