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BCN 2226 - Soils and Foundations (Credit Hours: 3)

College Credit 02 - Postsecondary Vocational

Description

This course covers the criteria used in the selection, design and construction of the elements of a structure that transfers its total load to the underlying formations. Theoretical aspects considered and treated are analysis of subsoil conditions, bearing capacity and settlement analysis, character of natural soil deposits, earth pressure and retaining wall theory, and stability of slopes and subgrades. This course also covers the basic types of prevalent foundations, their design and behavior characteristics.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Conditions

None

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 lecture hours; 1 laboratory hour

Applicable Programs

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