CE 421 - Geotechnical Aspects of Earthquake, Engineering

Credits: 3
Causative mechanisms of earthquake, earthquake magnitudes, ground motion, effect of local soil conditions on motions. Response of soils to seismic loading, liquefaction phenomena and analysis of pore pressure development, laboratory and in-situ testing for seismic loading.

Prerequisite(s): STAT 240 or CE 202, and CE 320.