CEE 0242 - Advanced Soil Mechanics

Instruction Method In-Person

Course Description

Soil composition, index properties, classification. Mohr circles and stress paths. Consolidation behavior; consolidation theory including radial and 3-D solutions; secondary compression. Shear strength of soils; effects of soil composition, stress history, drainage conditions, and rate of loading. Recommendation: CEE 42 or equivalent

Students enrolling for audit can opt to participate 100% remotely.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript – Bachelor’s Degree or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

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Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.

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CEE 0242 - 01

Fall Term 2026 (Sept - Dec)

In-Person

Enrollment Closed

Advanced Soil Mechanics

Lecture

W, M

4:30PM to 5:45PM

Sep 09, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026

Schedule and Location

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31.2

Medford/Somerville Campus

In-Person

Graduate Credit credit (3 units)	$5,397.00	Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (3 units)	$1,300.00	Click here to get more information

3 credit(s)

Section Notes

In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies