Upload NowFrequently asked Exam Questions with Answers on Soil Mechanics [Geotechnical Engineering] Q. 1. What are the composition of soil? Ans. Soil is a complex body composed of five major components: a. Mineral matter obtained by the disintegration and decomposition of rocks; b. Organic matter, obtained by the decay of plant residues, animal remains and microbial […]
Exam Questions with Answers on Soil Mechanics [Geotechnical Engineering]
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How to Construct a Flow Net for Seepage Analysis: Laplace’s Equation and Methods
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Construction of Flow Net for Seepage Analysis! Laplace’s Equation: The equation is used in the construction of flow net. Assumptions: 1. Flow is two dimensional. 2. Water and soil are incompressible. 3. Soil is isotropic and homogeneous. 4. The soil is fully saturated. 5. The flow is steady, i.e., flow conditions do not change with […]
Methods of Soil Stabilization: Top 8 Methods | Soil Engineering
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The following points highlight the eight major methods of soil stabilization. The methods are: 1. Lime-Pozzolana Stabilization 2. Cement Stabilization 3. Soil-Bituminous Stabilization 4. Organic Stabilizers 5. Thermal Stabilization 6. Electrical Stabilization 7. Complex Stabilization Technique 8. Complex Stabilization. Method # 1. Lime-Pozzolana Stabilization: Pozzolana is a siliceous material, which, while in itself possessing to […]