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CIVL_V - 413: Design of Earth Dams and Containment Structures

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: CIVL_V 311. Fourth-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

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