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CEE 242 Geotechnical Engineering

Course Description:

The principles related to analysis and evaluation of earthen infrastructure. Site characterization and in-situ testing of soils. Advanced stress-strain behavior, failure theories and stress path application. Stability of earthen structures; slopes, dams and levees. Stability of retaining structures; lateral earth pressures. Introduction to shallow foundations; bearing capacity and settlement. Prerequisites: CEE 142.

Text book:
  • Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Braja Das and Khaled Shoban, Cengage 2022, 10th Ed., ISBN: 0357420470, 9780357420478.
References:
  • Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures, Muni Budhu, WIley, 2008
  • Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement. Jie Han, John Wiley & Sons, 2015
  • Foundation Engineering Handbook, Hsai-Yang Fang, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991
  • Foundation Analysis and Design, J. Bowles, McGraw-Hill, 1977
Location and Hours:
Lecture: RBC 241, MW 12:10 pm - 1:25 pm, (ZOOM Link: Link)

TA: Jack Lambert (jgl625@lehigh.edu),
Office Hrs: M&W 6-7pm FR232

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