A capstone course which applies and extends previously developed principles of civil engineering. Students will form teams and work on design projects under the supervision of civil engineering faculty in the various areas offered by the faculty. Computer-aided analysis, cost estimation, planning and management, should be included in the design. Registration must be for two consecutive semesters of one credit each. Vertical dead and live loads due to gravity, roof, and floor.
Lateral design loads due to wind and seismic.
Soil mineralogy, determination of soil composition, clay-water electrolyte systems, soil composition and engineering properties. Frozen soil engineering. Subsurface explorations, shallow foundations, design of spread footings, mats, retaining walls, deep foundations, design of piles, piers and caissons. Subsurface explorations, shallow foundations, design of spread footings, mats, retaining walls, deep foundations, design of piles, piers and caissons. Soil decontamination design project.