Soil MechanicsThe classic, comprehensive guide to the physics of soil The physical behavior of soil under different environmental conditions impacts public safety on every roadway and in every structure; a deep understanding of soil mechanics is therefore an essential component to any engineering education. Soil Mechanics offers in-depth information on the behavior of soil under wet, dry, or transiently wet conditions, with detailed explanations of stress, strain, shear, loading, permeability, flow, improvement, and more. Comprehensive in scope, this book provides accessible coverage of a critical topic, providing the background aspiring engineers will need throughout their careers. |
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active thrust Atterberg limits axial backfill bearing capacity Chapter cohesion compaction compression computed condition decrease density depth direct shear test drainage drained effective stress path elastic elevation equation equilibrium Example excavation excess pore pressures factor of safety failure surface Figure flow footing force foundation friction angle granular soils increase increment initial isotropic kaolinite kg/cm² lb/ft liquid limit maximum method mineral skeleton modulus montmorillonite occurs oedometer oedometer test overconsolidated permeability piezometer pile plane plastic plot pore water pressure problems retaining wall safety factor sample sand saturated soil seepage settlement shear resistance shear strength shear stress shown in Fig shows slope soil mechanics soil particles Solution specimen stability static strain stress-strain curve structure Table total head total stress triaxial test undrained loading undrained strength unit weight unloading versus vertical stress void ratio water content Weald clay