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CIVENGR/GLE 532
Course Description

Shallow and deep foundations. Analysis and design of footings, mats, piers and piles, and related fill and excavation operations. Consolidation settlement, time rate of settlement, stress distribution, elastic (immediate) settlement, load bearing capacity; methods to reduce settlements and increase shear strength; the selection of a foundation system.

Prerequisties

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

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.48

4.87% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.29% from Historical

A Rate
38.46%

27.3% from Historical

Class Size
26

-0.43% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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