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2016 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

2. Geotechnical Properties of Soils – Fundamentals

Authors : Jay Ameratunga, Nagaratnam Sivakugan, Braja M. Das

Published in: Correlations of Soil and Rock Properties in Geotechnical Engineering

Publisher: Springer India

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Abstract

This chapter gives a brief overview of the geotechnical properties commonly determined in the laboratory, their relevance in soil mechanics and laboratory tests for determining them. The properties discussed include Atterberg limits, the different densities, particle size distribution, permeability, and the parameters related to consolidation and shear strength. The tests required to obtain these parameters are also discussed. The information in this chapter gives the necessary background to understand the empirical correlations relating the different parameters determined in the laboratory.

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Metadata
Title
Geotechnical Properties of Soils – Fundamentals
Authors
Jay Ameratunga
Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Braja M. Das
Copyright Year
2016
Publisher
Springer India
Book
Correlations of Soil and Rock Properties in Geotechnical Engineering

Print ISBN: 978-81-322-2627-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-81-322-2629-1

Copyright Year: 2016

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2629-1_2