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soil mechanicsStudy of soils and their utilization, especially in planning foundations for structures and highways. How the soil of a given site will support the weight of structures or respond to movement in the course of construction depends on a number of properties (e.g., compressibility, elasticity, and permeability). Examination techniques include trench-digging, boring, and pumping samples to the surface with water. Seismic testing and measurement of electrical resistance also yield helpful information. In road construction, soil mechanics helps determine which type of pavement (rigid or flexible) will last longer. The study of soil characteristics is also used to choose the most suitable method for excavating underground tunnels. See also foundation, settling. soil mechanics [′sȯil mi‚kan·iks] (engineering) The application of the laws of solid and fluid mechanics to soils and similar granular materials as a basis for design, construction, and maintenance of stable foundations and earth structures. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The program draws upon forest and wildlife management theory to enable graduates to meet environmental regulations as front-line workers in the forest while providing graduates with practical, hands-on experience in the use of equipment, supported by an extensive technical background in electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrology and welding. Schoustra, who first went to Toronto to work with a small firm that specialized in soil mechanics, later moved to a Pasadena firm, Converse Consultants. A subcontract with the Univ of Wisconsin was placed to analyze the literature relating soil mechanics to sand compaction. |
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