CIVILEN 3540: Geotechnical Engineering
Ohio State University
The properties of soils as construction materials (e.g., for earth dams) and as foundations for building are introduced and state-of-the-art numerical techniques for the prediction of seepage and settlement are presented. Contemporary issues such as the impact of soil failure mechanisms and sustainability are covered. Prereq: MechEng 2020 or 2040, and enrollment in CivilEn or EnvEng or FABEng major. Concur: CivilEn 3541. Prereq or concur: CivilEn 2050 or Stat 3450, 3460, or 3470; or permission of instructor.
Average GPA: 2.86
Grade distribution records: 860 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 148 | 17.2% |
| A- | 95 | 11.0% |
| B+ | 113 | 13.1% |
| B | 144 | 16.7% |
| B- | 89 | 10.3% |
| C+ | 72 | 8.4% |
| C | 85 | 9.9% |
| C- | 36 | 4.2% |
| D+ | 31 | 3.6% |
| D | 32 | 3.7% |
| F | 15 | 1.7% |
Based on 860 student grade records across 13 terms.