Spring 2027

Introduction to Slope Stability and Earth Retention

Introduction to geotechnical engineering theories and approaches for analyzing slopes and designing earth retaining structures.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.86 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Calculate the factor of safety of natural or engineered slopes

  • Design simple earth retaining structures

  • Perform additional design strategies to design complex slope or retaining structures

  • Lead a team of undergraduate students for the final design project exercise

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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CIV ENGR/​G L E 330, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • CIVENGR/GLE 330
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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  • Any of
    • CIVENGR/GLE 330
    • graduate/professional standing
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Professors

Spring 2027

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 250

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.86 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Slope stability analysis and earth retaining structure design.
  • Factor of safety calculations for natural and engineered slopes.
  • Advanced design strategies for complex slope and retaining structures.

Skills

  • Calculating slope factor of safety, designing simple and complex earth retaining structures, and leading undergraduate design teams.

Grades

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CIVENGR/GLE 430 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Slope Stability and Earth Retention

Recorded 2026-10-14
CIVENGR/GLE 430 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Slope Stability and Earth Retention

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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