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INTRODUCTION TO SHALLOW AND DEEP FOUNDATION SYSTEMS

CIVENGR/GLE 432
Course Description

Introduction to theory and approaches commonly used in geotechnical engineering practice for design and analysis of slopes and earth retaining structures.

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CIVENGR/GLE 330 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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