CIE589 Construction Methods and Equipment

[3–0, 3 cr.]

Advancement study of the application and analysis of construction equipment and methods. Topics include earthmoving materials and operations, soil characteristics and classification, rock excavation techniques including drilling and blasting, shoring systems, soil stabilization methods, types of foundations, dewatering methods, concrete form design, and equipment economics.

Pre-requisites: CIE306 Concrete structures, CIE308 Construction Materials and CIE446 Foundation Engineering.