CIVL 614 - Ground Improvement

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from instructor.
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions. Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ soil conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear strength and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for highway embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibro- compaction; and vibro-replacement.