Soil Mechanics 2

Pressure bulb A pressure bulb is a stress isobar that is a line containing all the points … [Read more...] about Pressure Bulb and Seat of settlement

Types of dams with respect to different considerations Dams have following types with respect to different considerations. … [Read more...] about Types of Dams | Design criteria | Factors affecting Design

Soil Shear strength The soil shear strength is a measure of its resistance to deformation by continuous … [Read more...] about Definition of Soil Shear strength

Geotechnical analysis and design of earth dams There are many geotechnical considerations that are considered in the geotechnical analysis and design of earth dams. Following are the major considerations in analysis and design of earthen dams. … [Read more...] about Geotechnical analysis and design of earth dams | Causes of Dam Failure

Types of Earth dams There are following types. Rock fill earth dams … [Read more...] about Types of Earthen dams | Rock fill earth dams | Earth rock dams