2009-2010 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CEN 533 - Special Topic in Geotechnical Engineering3 credits CEN 323 or equivalent Selected geotechnical topics of special interest and their relationship to environmental, transportation and structural applications. Topics may include geotechnical aspects of landfill design; use of geosynthetics in drainage, separation, and soil reinforcement applications; analysis of soils in highway applications; stability and deformation analyses; techniques used for soil stabilization and site improvement; discussion of relevant case histories. Note: Laboratory and field exercises may supplement lectures. May be repeated with change of content. May be repeated with change of content.
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