Civil & Environmental Engrg 525 - Geotech. Site Investigations

Spring
2017
01
3.00
Don DeGroot
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
16569
Geotechnical engineering practice related to site characterization. Topics include: site investigation techniques; drilling; geoenvironmental issues; in situ testing; site instrumentation; soil and groundwater sampling; laboratory testing; and evaluation and interpretation of field and laboratory data for selection of soil properties for design. Written engineering reports. Prerequisite: CE-ENGIN 320.
Open to Seniors and Graduate students only with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Pre Req: CE-ENGIN 320 Students who do not meet the minimum GPA may seek the consent of the instructor.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.