Adel Hanna: “When buildings collapse or lean, the problem usually isn’t the concrete. The problem is the ground.” Geotechnical engineers focus on the design and construction of foundations — among ...

Limit analysis has emerged as a fundamental approach in geotechnical engineering, providing robust methodologies to assess the stability and ultimate load-carrying capacity of soil–structure systems.

His current work is conducted in avenues of basic research relevant to granular material behavior as well as applicable research related to pile design and construction. The basic research ...

Our graduate students come from diverse backgrounds; a BS or MS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics is not necessary to apply. Before taking graduate ...

Undergraduate students in the Civil Engineering track can pursue several courses to emphasize in geotechnical engineering. Geotechnical specialization courses include: CVEN 3718 Introduction to ...

Our research group is dedicated to advancing geotechnical engineering through the development of cutting-edge models and rigorous material testing, contributing to a deeper understanding of soil ...

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering participates in the Graduate Master's Co-op Option in Engineering. For detailed information about the Co-op Program and curriculum requirements, ...

Civil engineering textbooks form the foundation of every engineer’s academic journey. They teach structural analysis, geotechnical principles, fluid mechanics, design codes, material behavior, and ...

Problems with differential settlement at Millennium Tower have prompted San Francisco to issue guidelines for foundation peer review and monitoring of new tall buildings. In the wake of the settlement ...