CEE 4450

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CEE 4450
Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

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 filed methods.  Design consideration for embankments and earth retaining structures under seismic loading conditions.  Construction blasting and vibration effects on underground systems.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CEE 3410 or equivalent.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CEE 6450

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17438 CEE 4450   LEC 001

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