Geotechnical Engineering

analysis applied assumed backfill base bearing capacity caisson capillary centre classification clay cm³ coefficient cohesionless soil cohesive soils compaction compression computed concrete consolidation construction curve depth determined diameter drainage dry density earth pressure effective stress elastic engineering equation Example factor of safety footing force g/cm³ given grains horizontal hydrometer kg/cm² kN/m² kN/m³ layer liquid limit maximum method Mohr's circle moisture content N₁ obtained particles passive permeability plasticity plasticity index pore pressure pore water principal stress resistance retaining wall sand saturated seepage settlement shear stress shearing strength shown in Fig shrinkage limit sieve silt skin friction slope soil mass Soil Mechanics soil sample specific gravity stabilisation stratum strength envelope structure Terzaghi theory thickness top flow line total stress triaxial unit weight velocity vertical stress vibration void ratio volume W₁ water content water table wedge zero zone