- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the knowledge gained in CIVL 2140. Material continues to be delivered through a combination of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and problem-solving sessions. Topics include head diagrams, effective stress, consolidation, shear strength, subsurface investigation and geology, and forces on retaining walls.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CIVL 2140
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$813.67
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Plot head diagrams for flow through soils.
- Explain and solve problems using the principle of effective stress.
- Calculate the amount and timing of consolidation of clays.
- Develop the principles of soil shear strength.
- Explain the basic principles of subsurface investigation and geology.
- Calculate forces on retaining structures.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
Related Programs
Soil Mechanics 2 (CIVL 3140) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of CIVL 3140 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 84334
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 84334
- Domestic fees $813.67
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695 |
Instructor
Anna Ovanesova
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will run for a total of 12 classes.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.