Prelim-Weight Volume Relationship

Geotechnical Engineering=*=branch of CE
Soil Mechanics=*=study physical properties and utilization ofS
Soil=*=Natural Aggregate of mineral particles
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6 properties:
Internal Friction=*=resist slide
Cohesion=*=mole atract
Compressibility=*= degree made denser
Elasticity=*=ability to re-expand
Permeability=*=degree conduct flow of water
Capillarity=*=degree drawn upward
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Basic Types of Rocks:
igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
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types of weathering:
Physical weathering=*=disintegration by mechanical processes
Chemical Weathering=*=chemical alteration
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Categories of transported soils
Glacial Soils=*=deposit glaciers
Fluvial Soils=*=transported by water
Lacustrine soils=*=deposition quite lakes
Marine Soils=*=deposition in seas
Aeolian Soils=*=deposit wind
Colluvial=*=formed by gravity
Residual Soils=*=remain on site of weathering
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Types of Soils:
Calcareous soils=*=contain calcium
Caliche=*=consist of gravel
expansive soil=*=clay undergo
glacial soils=*=mixed soil
gypsum=*=calcium sulphate
lateritic soil=*= residual soil
loam=*=mixture of sand
Loess=*=wind-blown
Mud=*=clay&silt mix
Midterm-Soil Classific & Soil Compaction
Finals-hydraulic conductivity , Seepage & Stresses in soil