CEN 433 - Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering

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.