Abstract:Nearly all undergraduate civil engineering curricula include a geotechnical laboratory course. The traditional format consists of conducting individual isolated laboratory tests, often on manufactured samples, with separate weekly reporting for each test. Although this format provides hands-on experience with standard test methods, it does not teach how these tests are integrated into the design process. More importantly, it does not provide the student with any experience in the broader challenge of character… Show more
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