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

Earthen Dams Earthen Dams or Earth dams are the dams which are built of compacted soil or rock fragments. … [Read more...] about Definition of Earthen Dams | Characteristics of Earthen Dams

Definition of Dams Dams are earth or concrete barriers built across the drainage course to impound water. The lakes they create are called reservoirs. … [Read more...] about Definition of Dams | Components of a Dam | Purpose of a Dam

Riprap A foundation or sustaining wall of stones or chunks of concrete thrown together without any order. Or … [Read more...] about Definition of Riprap

Factors affecting slope stability Slope stability is affected by the following factors. … [Read more...] about Factors affecting slope stability | Causes of Slope Failure

Slope stability analysis To check the safety of natural slopes, slopes of excavations and compacted embankments, … [Read more...] about Definition of Unrestrained slope | Slope Stability analysis