CEE 4405 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Fundamentals of soil properties and geotechnical engineering practice with laboratory sessions.
Instructor: Yumeng Zhao
Term: Summer
Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of soil properties and geotechnical engineering practice. Specific topics include:
- Soil characterization and classification
- Compaction and soil improvement
- Fluid flow through porous media
- Stresses and strains in soils
- Settlement and consolidation analyses
- Shear strength
- Earth retaining structures
The course includes five laboratory sessions that provide students with hands-on experience on geotechnical materials.