Undergraduate Courses



Following is a list of undergraduate courses in Geotechnical Engineering offered by the Civil Engineering Department of CWRU during the 1996 - 1998 school years.


ECIV 330, Soil Mechanics, 4

  • The physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of soils. Soil classification, capillarity, permeability, and flow nets. One dimensional consolidation, stress and settlement analysis. Shear strength, stability of cuts, embankments, retaining walls, and footings. Standard laboratory tests performed for the determination of the physical and mechanical properties of soils. Laboratory.
  • Prerequisite: ECIV 210
ECIV 396, Special Topics I, 1-3
  • Special topics in civil engineering in which a regular course is not available. Conferences and report. Consent of instructor required.
ECIV 397, Special Topics II, 3
  • Special topics in civil engineering in which a regular course is not available. Conferences and report. Consent of instructor required.
ECIV 398, Senior Project, 3
  • A project emphasizing research and/or design must be completed by all civil engineers.

 
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