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CIV225: Soil Mechanics
CIV225: Soil Mechanics
Focuses on soil in its relationship to engineering construction. Includes soil composition and structure, weight-volume relationships, sampling procedures, classification systems, water in soil, stresses, strains, bearing capacity, settlement and expansion, compaction, stabilization, and introduction to foundations and retaining walls.
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
2.0
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Department
Civil Engineering Technology
Where Will This Course Transfer?

| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germanna Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| Brightpoint Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| New River Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| Northern Virginia Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| Tidewater Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Western Community College | CIV225 | Soil Mechanics | 2-Year | |
| James Madison University | ENGROOO | General Engineering Credit | 4-Year | |
| George Mason University | CEIEL332 | Soil Mechanics | Students completing a 2-credit version of CIV 225 will receive CEIE --- | 4-Year |
| George Mason University | CEIEL333 | Soil Mechanics Lab | 4-Year | |
| Old Dominion University | ENGN2ELE | N/A | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | ENGR2XXX | Engineering Elective | COE will consider direct equivalent credit when syllabus is provided. Elective Elective equivalent credit hours varies based on transfer course. | 4-Year |
| Bluefield College | ELEC---- | Elective Met | 4-Year |
