Experimental Soil Mechanics

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Course No: CIVE.5370-011; SIS Class Nbr: 2512; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

Course Description

Application of testing procedures to the evaluation of soil type and engineering properties. Testing for classification, permeability, consolidation, direct and triaxial shear and field parameters. The technical procedures are followed by data analysis, evaluation and presentation. Critical examination of standard testing procedures, evaluation of engineering parameters, error estimation and research devices.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Core Codes: STEM
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Pradeep Kurup/Raj Gondle
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• T,Th | 9:00 AM-12:50 PM EDT
• Summer 2023: May 15 to Jun 28
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1800
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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