Printable Version| 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.
- 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
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
| Syllabus | | Handouts | | Assignments | | Project | | Links |
Course Syllabus in pdf
GENERAL CONDUCT OF COURSE
- Attendance is mandatory..
- Section III reports will be issued (see PDF Syllabus for details)
- Examinations: Unannounced quizzes will be conducted regularly. The course has midterm exams after completion of every topic, and a comprehensive final exam. No makeup midterm and final examination will be given.
- Academic integrity. It has been my experience in the past that when students study in groups, and communicate they perform better. Obviously, this is a generalization and I am sure there are many exceptions. However, please note that your submitted work for this course should be conducted individually. Academic Integrity is expected from all students in all matters related to this course. In particular, a student assumes responsibility for every assignment, project or exam that he/she submits. University Code of Conduct: https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/code-conduct.
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| Mid-term test averages Homework/Quizzes Final Exam |
40% 30% 30% |
| Total: | 100% |
TENTATIVE TITLES
- Soil Mechanics Review
- Lateral Earth Pressure
- Retaining structures and Stability
- Slope Stability
- Shallow Foundations and Bearing Capacity
- Sampling and Field Testing