Introduction to Soil Mechanics
The term “soil” can have different meanings, depending upon the field in which it is …Read More..
Formation of Soils
In the Earth’s surface, rocks extend up to as much as 20 km depth. Types …Read More..
Soil Types
Soils as they are found in different regions can be classified into two broad categories: (1) …Read More..
Phase Relations of Soils
Soil is not a coherent solid material like steel and concrete, but is a particulate …Read More..
Three-phase System of Soils
Soils can be partially saturated (with both air and water present), or be fully saturated …Read More..
Volume Relations for Soil
As the amounts of both water and air are variable, the volume of solids is …Read More..
Weight Relations of Soil
Density is a measure of the quantity of mass in a unit volume of material. …Read More..
Interrelations between soil weights
It is important to quantify the state of a soil immediately after receiving in the …Read More..
Soil Weight Worked Examples
Example 1: A soil has void ratio = 0.72, moisture content = 12% and Gs= 2.72. …Read More..
Soil Classification
It is necessary to adopt a formal system of soil description and classification in order …Read More..
Soil Particle Size Distribution
For measuring the distribution of particle sizes in a soil sample, it is necessary to …Read More..
Soil Grain Size Distribution Curve
The size distribution curves, as obtained from coarse and fine grained portions, can be combined …Read More..