Soil Mechanics (2) SEG 5.2

Teaching objectives:

• Acquire fundamental knowledge of soil mechanics.

• Master methods for calculating total stresses, pore pressures, and effective stresses in soils based

on the loads applied.

• Predict settlement values over time under a given load.

• Understand the principles of water movement in soil.

Previous knowledge recommended:

Core subjects from Semesters 1, 2,3 and 4