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CEE 598 TSO - Tunneling in Soil and Rock
Last offered Fall 2024
Official Description
Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in civil and environmental engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. Course Information: May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.
Section Description
SECTION TSS: TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS. PREREQ: CEE 416. 4 HOURS.
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Subject Area
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course Description
This course covers soil and rock properties and their relation to tunnel ground behavior. Early methods and tunnels are examined, and modern tunneling techniques are introduced. Students examine the proper approach to tunnel projects, including exploration, design, and contracting practices including geotechnical baseline reports and risk registers. The course will include guest lectures by leading experts in the field.
Credit Hours
4 hours
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in engineering or science and a course in Structural Dynamics (such as CEE 472) and Soil Mechanics and Behavior (such as CEE 483).
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Safety Analysis | TSO | 42388 | E4 | 4 | - | Yanfeng Ouyang |