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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

CEIE 531 - Earth Retaining Structures and Slope Stability

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering  
Earth pressure theory and limit equilibrium theory used in the design of temporary and permanent earth retaining structures; limit equilibrium slope stability; retaining wall design and associated construction issues of gravity walls, conventional concrete retaining walls, mechanically stabilized walls, braced and tiedback excavation support systems, and soil nailing walls; guidelines for the selection of retention method for permanent and temporary conditions.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing in CEIE;
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring