Advanced Geotechnical Engineering OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Graduate Study Geotechnical Engineering Course
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers an OpenCourseWare titled 'Advanced Geotechnical Engineering.' This free course is designed for Geotechnical Engineering students and focuses on classifying different geotechnical sites and foundation system design and construction.
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Yes |
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: Course Description
Geotechnical Engineering is the engineering discipline literally supporting all major architectural marvels. Without a solid foundation obtained through Geotechnical Engineering principles, skyscrapers would crumble into rubble. Technically speaking, Geotechnical Engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with the soil and rock that support civil engineering systems. Concepts in geology, mechanics, hydraulics and material science become important as geotechnical engineers examine project requirements, investigate project sites, assess risks and design foundations. Specific course topics include deep and shallow foundations, support systems for excavation, improvement of soil, construction monitoring, controlling groundwater, stability of slopes and site investigation. This course is designed for Geotechnical Engineering students. The actual MIT course is taught by Professor Andrew Whittle in a lecture-style format.
This OpenCourseWare includes assignments and the final exam. The actual course had no required textbooks, only course notes, which aren't provided with the OpenCourseWare. If you want to know more about this free course information, visit the Geotechnical Engineering course page.
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