CE 421 Theoretical and Computational Soil Mechanics

Presents a theoretical framework for soil properties and soil behavior. Topics include Cauchy stress tensors, Hooke’s elastic theory, plasticity theory, Mohr-Coulomb soil model, and modified Cam clay elasto-plastic soil model. Part of the course uses computer simulations of geotechnical laboratory tests with FLAC software to apply geomechanical theory.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as CE 521 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

CE 341