Statically indeterminate beams and frames. Classification of soils. Consolidation, seepage and settlement analysis. Stress-strain and shear strength of soils. Introduction to earth pressure theories and slope stability analyses.
Laboratory is included.
570.351 Fluid Mechanics. Topics include the behavior and design of steel tension members, beams, columns, plate girders, frames, and welded and bolted connections. The ultimate strength and the elastic methods of analysis are used. II A study of the engineering design process from problem definition to the final design. There are team projects which include written and oral presentations.