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CEE 588 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engrg

Spring 2017

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Geotechnical Earthquake EngrgONL59148ONL4 -    Youssef M. A. Hashash

Course Description

This course covers seismic hazard analysis, cyclic response of soils and rock; wave propagation through soil and local site effects; liquefaction and post liquefaction behavior, seismic soil-structure of foundations and underground structures, seismic design of retaining walls, underground structures and tunnels.

Credit Hours

4 hours

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in engineering or science and a course in Structural Dynamics (such as CEE 472) and Soil Mechanics and Behavior (such as CEE 483).

Subject Area

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering