Soil mechanics  

Nature and properties of soils. Categorization and classification schemes. Ground water and its influence on its mechanical behaviour. Mechanical behaviour of soils. Calculation of stresses in the soil. Deformation of soil. Settlement of soil. Time-dependent behaviour (creep). Lateral pressure of soils. Bearing capacity of surface foundations. Stability of slopes. Slope failures. The course consists of laboratory sessions.
Presential
English
Soil mechanics
English

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