Carleton University · ERTH 4107

Geotechnical Mechanics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Soil composition and soil classification. Soil properties, compaction, seepage and permeability. Concepts of pore water pressure, capillary pressure and hydraulic head. Principle of effective stress, stress-deformation and strength characteristics of soils, consolidation, stress distribution with soils, and settlement. Laboratory testing.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ERTH 3405 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as CIVE 3208 .
  • Prerequisite(s): ERTH 3405 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.
Reference text in its original language

Soil composition and soil classification. Soil properties, compaction, seepage and permeability. Concepts of pore water pressure, capillary pressure and hydraulic head. Principle of effective stress, stress-deformation and strength characteristics of soils, consolidation, stress distribution with soils, and settlement. Laboratory testing.

  • Prerequisite(s): ERTH 3405 .
  • Also listed as CIVE 3208 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

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