Civil / PE Exam
Geotechnical Design Course Syllabus
1. Course Overview
- Characterization of natural deposits, subsurface investigation, and field measurements
- Design procedures for settlement and stability of shallow and deep foundation systems in soil and rock
- Design of excavations and retaining structures; slopes and embankments
- Geoenvironmental design topics covering seepage through dams and landfills and the control of seepage through the use of filters and low permeability layers including the use of geosynthetic liners and filters
2. Textbooks (latest editions recommended)
- Budhu, M. Soil Mechanics and Foundations
- Craig, R. F. and Knappett, J. Craig' Soil Mechanics