CEGR 4270 - Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures

Credit Hours: (3)

Earth pressure theories, effects of wall friction and external loads (including earthquake); design of rigid retaining walls (including structural details); sheetpile wall design; soil reinforcement systems for retaining structures; computer applications.

Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 and CEGR 3278 or permission of CEE Advisor.