Upload NowTerzaghi’s theory of consolidation assumes that the expulsion of pore water during consolidation takes place in vertical direction alone. This is generally true for most of the cases, where the pervious layers, which form the drainage faces, are horizontal, located above and /or below the compressible soil layer. In some special cases, where vertical sand […]
Three-Dimensional Consolidation of Soil | Soil Engineering
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How to Determine the Permeability of Aquifers? | Soil Engineering
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The various types of in situ tests commonly used to determine the permeability of aquifers in the field are: 1. Pumping-out test. 2. Pumping-in Test. Compared with laboratory methods, field methods give a more reliable value of permeability, since the soil is tested in situ without disturbing its structure and void ratio. The value of […]
Failure of Hydraulic Structure (With Control) | Seepage Analysis | Soil Engineering
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In this article we will discuss about the failure of hydraulic structure by piping along with its control measures. Failure of Hydraulic Structures by Piping: Hydraulic structures, such as weirs and dams, built on pervious foundations may fail by a phenomenon that is known as piping. There are two types of such piping failure. 1. […]