CIVL_V 413 (3) Design of Earth Dams and Containment Structures
Purpose and types of dams; design criteria; construction sequence; compaction; seepage; filter design; factors influencing the design of earth dams; stability and deformation under static and earthquake loading; slope protection; field instrumentation. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: [CIVL311] Fourth-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.