Civil & Environmental Engrg 623 - Adv Foundtn Eng&Earth Retn Sys

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Zachary Westgate

TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM

UMass Amherst
19609
Engineering Laboratory rm 325
zwestgate@umass.edu
Geotechnical analysis and design related to shallow and deep foundations. Topics include: site investigations, bearing capacity theory, analysis and design of shallow spread footings, isolated pads and mat foundations; total stress and effective stress design of drilled shaft and driven pile foundations. Emphasis on the presentation of designs in a formal geotechnical report. Pre Req: CE-ENGIN 620

Pre Req: CE-ENGIN 620

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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