Pb-4, A point load of 700 kN is applied on the surface of thick layer of saturated clay. Using the Boussinesq's elastic analysis, find the estimated vertical stress at a depth of 2 m and radial distance of 1 m from the point of application of the load.

Three kinds of experiments for measuring soil permeability coefficient

From the Textural Triangle, which texture is represented by the following percentages of each soil separate?         Sand                Silt               Clay             Textural Class 10%                   20%             70%                                          68%                   10%              22%                                           35%                    35%              30%                                          40%                  40%             20%                                          8%                    42%             50%                                          55%                    5%               40%                                            What affect does texture have on pore spaces?     What affect does structure have on pore spaces?     What affect does compaction have on pore spaces?     What affect will roots have on pore space? help

How temperature plays an important practical role in capillary rise in soil?