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GeoEducation Needs: Balanced Course Curricula with Laboratory, In Situ, and Geophysical Testing
Most civil engineering curricula at U.S. universities have an introductory course on geotechnical engineering that emphasizes a laboratory-based approach to soil mechanics. The same topics and subject matter are nearly identical to those covered in classes from 1925 to 1960. The reality of today's professional practice, however, relies more on field-testing data for ascertaining soil engineering design parameters. Therefore, a more balanced approach is warranted with course modules covering topics on in situ testing, field geophysics, and laboratory methods to better poise civil engineering graduates in assessing site conditions, soil parameters, problematic ground, and finding geotechnical solutions.
GeoEducation Needs: Balanced Course Curricula with Laboratory, In Situ, and Geophysical Testing
Most civil engineering curricula at U.S. universities have an introductory course on geotechnical engineering that emphasizes a laboratory-based approach to soil mechanics. The same topics and subject matter are nearly identical to those covered in classes from 1925 to 1960. The reality of today's professional practice, however, relies more on field-testing data for ascertaining soil engineering design parameters. Therefore, a more balanced approach is warranted with course modules covering topics on in situ testing, field geophysics, and laboratory methods to better poise civil engineering graduates in assessing site conditions, soil parameters, problematic ground, and finding geotechnical solutions.
GeoEducation Needs: Balanced Course Curricula with Laboratory, In Situ, and Geophysical Testing
Mayne, Paul W. (author)
Geo-Congress 2014 ; 2014 ; Atlanta, Georgia
Geo-Congress 2014 Technical Papers ; 3911-3919
2014-02-24
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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