Principles of effective strength, permeability, shear strength and consolidation. Application to construction problems in shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, retaining structures and excavation drainage. Study of the planning, design, environmental concerns addressing, construction and maintenance of transportation projects using new and rehabilitated highway and bridge projects as focus points for lecture and laboratory work. The study of the composition, properties and characteristics of metallic and non-metallic manufacturing materials, including the nature and structure of materials, phase diagrams, mechanical properties and the effects of environment on materials. Emphasis will be placed on the principles behind the selection of materials to meet design requirements.
Laboratory includes the use of standard materials and testing apparatus.
TC 353, MATH 125. Advanced topics in surveying including horizontal and vertical curve layout, traversing earthwork and laser leveling. Computer applications in electronic distance measurement and total station development. Advanced applications of computer technology for engineering design, analysis, manufacturing and tool path simulation, utilizing parametric solid modeling engineering software. Laboratory exercises will involve design, analysis, assembly and manufacturing operations.