Civil & Environmental Engrg 622 - Geotechnical Materials Testing
Fall
2013
L01
0.00
Don DeGroot
W 1:25PM 4:25PM
UMass Amherst
38340
Experimental investigation of the fundamental aspects of soil behavior including classification, index and engineering properties. Emphasizes experimental determination of the consolidation and stress-strain-strength characteristics of soils for design. Experiments include: classification and basic index tests, hydraulic conductivity, consolidation, triaxial tests and direct simple shear.
Pre Req: CE-ENGIN 320
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.