Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

CE 521 Theoretical and Computational Soil Mechanics

Presents a theoretical framework for soil properties and soil behavior. Topics include Cauchy stress tensors, Hooke’s elastic theory, plasticity theory, Mohr-Coulomb soil model, and modified Cam clay elasto-plastic soil model. Part of the course uses computer simulations of geotechnical laboratory tests with FLAC software to apply geomechanical theory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Graduate standing
  • Up one level
  • 500