Spring 2014

 

CIVL 4760 Introduction to Rock Mechanics [3-1-0:3]  [Course Website]

Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2014

Introduction to basic concepts of rock mechanics and its application to geotechnical engineering design. Emphasis is placed on mechanical properties of intact rock and rock mass, stability analysis of rock slopes, underground openings and rock foundation.

 

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Fall 2013

 

CIVL 3700 Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers [3-0-3:3] [Course Website]

Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013

The course provides introduction to minerals, rocks, structural geology, engineering in geological materials, and introduction to basic soil mechanics for civil engineers. Topic includes: The earth system, rock forming minerals, igneous process, sedimentation, metamorphism, structural geology, soil formation and phase relationships, physical properties of soils, soil classification, clay minerals and soil structure, soil compaction. The course also include six laboratory experiments and two field trips.

 

Geology on the Go! Lecture videos are available for iPhone/iPod/iPad/Android mobile devices. Check inside!

 

Past Courses

 

Spring 2013

 

CIVL 5750 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics  [3-0-0:3][Course Website]

Spring 2011, Spring 2013

Earthquakes and strong motions, seismic hazard analyses, soil dynamics and site response analysis, soil liquefaction, seismic slope stability analysis, seismic design of retaining structures and dynamic soil-structure interaction analysis.

 

CIEM 600M Tunneling and Underground Engineering  [3-0-0:3]

Fall 2010

Geotechnical investigation in underground engineering, stress strain and elasticity, strength and failure criteria of intact rocks and jointed rock mass, stability analysis of surface and underground excavation in blocky rocks, underground openings, tunnel support system, tunneling excavation.