Jan 01, 2026  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Bulletin Home
  Colleges & Departments
  Programs of Study
  Courses
  The University
  Academic Affairs
  Student Life
  Student Financial Aid
  Expenses
  Enrollment Management
  Academic Regulations
  The Undergraduate Program
  Honors College
  University College
  The College of Arts and Sciences
  The Walker College of Business
  The Reich College of Education
  The College of Fine and Applied Arts
  The Beaver College of Health Sciences
  The Hayes School of Music
  Faculty Register
HELP
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

TEC 3739 - Materials and Structures III (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course introduces basic behavior of soils and the design and construction of foundations. Topics include the properties of soil and its behavior under stress and strain in idealized conditions as well as the application of the principles of soil mechanics in the planning, design, and construction of foundations for buildings, highways, dams, and other structures. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: TEC 3738 Â with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).