Construction and Design
Geology - Soil Mechanics

Geological engineering. Soil and rock properties and processes. Frost and freezing / thawing impacts on on transportation infrastructure. Foundations, stabilizations and drainage. Earthworks and geomechanic modeling.

Drainage

Buried structures, such as culverts, storm drains, sanitary sewers associated with transportation facilities.

Excavation Safety

Trenching safety tutorial, trenching and excavation safety checklists, trenching and shoring procedures, tunnels and shafts in rocks

Foundations

Behavior, stability and interaction of structural foundations for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, buildings, overhead signs, etc.

Mineral Aggregates

The aggregates used in transportation facilities.

Soil and Rock Properties

Engineering properties of geomaterials and their effect on design, construction and performance of transportation facilities.

Stabilization

Cement, chemical and mechanical stabilization of roads and structures.