CEN 4022 - Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures

Credits: 4

Formerly: CEN5022
An examination of the geotechnical design aspects of earth slopes and retaining structures. Lateral earth pressure theories and slope stability analyses related to excavations and retaining structures. Analysis and design of retaining walls, sheet-pile walls, and braced and unbraced excavations. Case studies and design problems are used to illustrate the concepts.
Prerequisite(s): C- in CEN 3020, C-in MTH 2220.
When Offered: Typically every spring