Compaction is the process of expulsion of air from the voids present in the soil. In the construction field, it is an important process as it improves the engineering properties of soil to a great magnitude. Effects of compaction on different ...
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Flow Net – Properties and Applications
A Flow net is a graphical representation of flow of water through a soil mass. It is a curvilinear net formed by the combination of flow lines and equipotential lines. Properties and application of flow net are explained in this ...
Permeability of Stratified Soil Deposits
Stratification of soil is nothing but the arrangement of the different layers of soil based on similar properties. In general, natural soil deposits are formed in a stratified manner. The permeability of stratified soils or layered soils is explained in ...
Compaction vs. Consolidation of Soils
Both Compaction and consolidation are responsible to cause a reduction in the volume of soil which is due to the compressibility characteristics of the soil. The differences between these two are tabulated below. Differences between Compaction and Consolidation of Soil ...
Factors Affecting Permeability of Soil
A soil is said to be permeable when it allows water through it. There are various factors such as void ratio, size, and shape of the particle, degree of saturation os soil etc. which are affecting permeability property of soils ...
Field Density of Soil by Rubber Balloon Method
Rubber balloon test method is an in-situ test conducted to determine field density of soils especially compacted soils. Apparatus required, test procedure and calculations of rubber balloon method are explained in this article. Field Density of Soil by Rubber Balloon ...
Types of Slope Failures
An earth Slope or soil slope is an inclined surface of soil mass which can be either natural or man-made. Different types of slope failures and shape of their failure surfaces are discussed below. Types of Slope Failures Soil slope ...
Wet, Moist and Damp Subgrade – Differences
Wet, moist and damp subgrade are classified based on its water content. Varying water content affects the performance of subgrades hugely, therefore, it becomes important to study the behaviour of subgrade under different conditions. In this regard, wet, moist, and ...