Direct Shear Test A Direct Shear Test is a geotechnical engineering laboratory procedure that measures […]
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Dilatancy “Dilatancy” is the increase in the bulk volume of a soil substance during deformation. […]
Dilatancy
Gap-Graded The term “Gap-Graded” is used by geologists, engineers, and soil scientists in the geotechnical […]
Gap-Graded
Adsorption “Adsorption” in geology, refers to the attraction and adhesion of the ions or molecules […]
Adsorption
Effective Size (D10) “Effective Size” (D10) is an engineering geology term. Effective Size represents a […]
Effective Size (D10)
Effective Stress (σ’) “Effective Stress” (σ’) is a geotechnical engineering term. Effective Stress is a […]
Effective Stress (σ’)
Liquefaction Liquefaction: Liquefaction is the process by which there is: (1) a sudden and significant […]
Liquefaction
Liquid Limit (LL) “Liquid Limit (LL)” in the field of geological engineering, refers to the […]
Liquid Limit (LL)
Hooke’s Law “Hooke’s Law” is a geological statement relating to the elastic deformation of rocks. […]
Hooke’s Law
Dry Density (ρd) “Dry Density” (ρd) is a value that represents the density of soil […]
Dry Density (ρd)
Dry Strength “Dry Strength” is a value that represents the strength of a soil sample, […]
Dry Strength
Hardpan (Caliche) “Hardpan” is a highly dense and solid layer of soil near the ground […]