CEE 6410 - Retaining Structures and Slopes

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: CEE 3410. Co-meets with CEE 4410.

T. D. O’Rourke.

Covers Earth pressure theories; design of rigid, flexible, braced, tied-back, slurry wall, soil nailing, and reinforced soil structures; stability of excavation, cut, and natural slopes; and design problems stressing application of course material under field conditions of engineering practice.