Course Information
Description
Covers topics in the characterization and nature of soils as multi-phase materials; the principle of effective stress; hydraulic conductivity and groundwater seepage; shear strength and stability analyses; stress-deformation properties, consolidation theory and calculation of settlements for clays and sands. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
Class Notes
See MIT Schedule for times and locations;
Faculty: Andrew Whittle;
Prereq: 1.037;
Subject Level: Undergraduate
School
Non-Harvard
Units
9
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Mass Institute of Technology
Course Component
Regular Course
Subject
MIT Civil and Enviro Eng
Grading Basis
MIT Optional (LG/AUD)
