CIVL-2011Geotechnical Materials 1
This course
introduces students to the basic geotechnical definitions, different soil types
and their structures. In this course
students will learn the computation of volume and mass relationships of
soils-water mixtures, determination of grain size distribution, Atterberg
limits of soils, soil density, density tests and compaction control. Soil identification by means of visual
identification, triangular charts as well as the American Association of State
Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Unified Soil
Classification System (USCS) methods.
The basics of site investigation and soil sampling are also covered in
the course.
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
This course is presently not being offered by this program. Please check back later.
