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2012-2013 University Catalog (Revised 2012-10-02) 
    
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CE 542 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (4)


Introduction to seismology and earthquakes. Seismic hazard analysis. Wave propagation. Dynamic soil properties. Ground response analysis, local site effects, and design ground motions. Soil liquefaction. Seismic slope stability analysis. Seismic design of retaining walls. Remediation of seismic hazards.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.



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