Robert Mitchell

Robert J. Mitchell, Associate Professor
Geology Department
Western Washington University

    Engineering Geology

  • Course Description
  • Syllabus
  • Equation Sheet
  • Engineering Links
  • Geology Licensing
  • ASBOG Information
  • ASBOG Test Review
  • Engineering Geology Skills
  • Technical Report Guide
  • AEG Web Site

      • Course Description

        Prereq: Geol 211 and Physics 121

        Introduction to the engineering properties of rock and soil surficial materials and their
        significance regarding slope stability and natural foundations for buildings, bridges,
        dams, and other engineering works.

        Wikipedia has a good description of engineering geology

        Topics:

        • Stress, Strain and Rheology of Materials
        • Strength of Earth Materials
        • Rock-Slope Processes
        • Unified Soil Classification
        • Engineering Properties of Soils
        • Consolidation and Settlement
        • Compaction
        • Soil-Slope Stability