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BsET325 Structural and Soil Mechanics in Construction

3 hours
Introduction to building systems, loads, forces; statics and strength of materials for builders; physical behavior of soils as a construction material; overview of geology and the formation of soil; index properties and engineering classification; mechanical properties of soils; compaction theory; excavation and OSHA requirements for trench safety, earthwork contract documents. Prerequisite(s) (RE): Physics 221


 
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