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 Handouts in PDF
Disclaimer: Students are expected to keep their own notes. The handouts highlight the lecture content and are by NO MEANS a complete set. The instructor reserves the right to make changes that may not be reflected in the handouts below, it is the students' responsibility to keep a complete and current set of notes for each lecture.
Class Lectures: ...... ZOOM ONLINE LECTURE: Link| No. | Description | Slides |
|---|---|---|
| A | Soil Mech. Review Stresses in Soil Shear Strength |
Lect1a Lect1b L1Vid Lect1c Lect1d Zstress |
| B | Lateral Earth Pressure |
LectB1 |
| C | Retaining Structure Stability (Rigid Wall/Braced Excavation) |
LectC1 LectC2 |
| D | Site Investigation & Field Testing Geotechnical Engineering INvestigation Handbook |
LectD1 LectD2 D2Handout LDVid |