School of Science - Department of Geology

0335393 Soil and Rock Mechanics

• Course Description :The rocks: engineering classification, exploitation, mechanical properties, deformation, in situ strength; rock mass properties: discontinuity analysis; rock slope stability; geomechanical classification for different purposes. Soil: genesis and structure, physical properties, engineering characteristics, site investigation, in situ testing, engineering classification; shear strength and effective stress concepts; slope stability; verification of foundation stability on cohesive and granular soils; geologic factors in the design and construction of engineering projects as dams, tunnels...etc.
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• Credit Hour : (3 Credit Hours)
• Department : Geology
• Program :
• Course Level :Bachelor
• Course Outline :

  0305393_Rock and Soil Mechanics.pdf