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CIVE 422 Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures 3.0 Credits

In this course, students will learn classical and modern lateral earth pressure theories, effects of wall friction and external loads (including earthquakes). Geotechnical design, including computer applications, of retaining structures including rigid and flexible retaining walls; Deadman anchors, sheet pile walls, mechanically stabilized soil reinforcement systems, and excavation bracing.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CIVE 315 [Min Grade: C]

Civil Engineering BSCIV

https://catalog.drexel.edu/undergraduate/collegeofengineering/civilengineering/

Major: Civil Engineering Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCIV) Calendar Type: Quarter Minimum Required Credits: 189.5 Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Four years) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0801 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2051

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