Soil properties of interest to engineers. Grain size analysis,
determining Atterberg limits, measuring specific gravity,
permeability, compaction, consolidation, and shear using
standardized tests. Procedures and tools for data collection,
analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
Athena Title
Civil Engineering Lab Soils
Corequisite
CVLE 3420
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to experimentally determine specific gravity, Atterberg limits, permeability, compaction, consolidation, and shear properties of soils using standardized testing procedures.
Students will be able to classify soils visually and perform grain size Analysis.
Students will be able to present results in a technical format is expected.
Topical Outline
Laboratory procedures, rules and safety
Technical report writing and relevant tools of statistical analysis
