CEE 6450

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  • Schedule of Classes - June 15, 2016 6:14PM EDT
  • Course Catalog - June 9, 2016 6:15PM EDT

CEE 6450
Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

Study of soil behavior under cyclic and dynamic loading conditions.  Foundation design for vibratory loadings.  Introductory earthquake engineering including dynamic ground response assessments and field laboratory techniques for determination of dynamic soil properties.  Evaluation of soil liquefaction potential during earthquakes by both laboratory and in situ field methods.  Design consideration for embankments and earth retaining structures under seismic loading conditions.  Construction blasting and vibration effects on underground systems.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CEE 3410 or equivalent.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CEE 4450

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17439 CEE 6450   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person