Introduction to Soil Mechanics

A. R. Jumikis active earth pressure applied calculated capillary fringe Casagrande clay coefficient of permeability cohesive soil colloidal compaction construction cos² curve depth Determine diameter drainage dry density earthworks equation example factor of safety flow lines footing force foundation engineering freezing frost glacial gravel ground surface groundwater table highway horizontal hydraulic gradient internal friction kg/cm² layer lb/ft³ liquid limit load magnitude method moisture content noncohesive soil normal stress percent plasticity index Plot pore water pressure porosity problem properties radius rupture surface sand drains settlement shear strength shear stress shear test sieve silt sliding slope soil classification soil classification system soil mass soil material soil mechanics soil moisture soil particles soil sample solid specific gravity stability structure surface tension temperature Terzaghi theory thickness thixotropic tube ultimate bearing capacity unit weight vertical stress void ratio weight of soil wellpoint