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True or false: Soil mechanics is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces.
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True or false: Geotechnical engineering is the subdiscipline of civil engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of the earth.
True
True or false: The term 'SOIL MECHANICS' was coined by Dr. Karl Terzaghi in 1925 when his book 'ERDBAUMECHANIC' on the subject was published in GERMANY.
True
True or false: Soil, as defined in geotechnical engineering, refers to topsoil which consists of a large quantity of organic matter and is suitable as a construction material or as a foundation for structures.
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True or false: Soils engineering is the application of the principles of soil mechanics to practical problems.
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Study Notes
Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Soil mechanics is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical properties of soil and the behavior of soil masses subjected to various types of forces.
- Geotechnical engineering is the subdiscipline of civil engineering that involves natural materials found close to the surface of the earth.
History of Soil Mechanics
- The term 'SOIL MECHANICS' was coined by Dr. Karl Terzaghi in 1925 when his book 'ERDBAUMECHANIC' on the subject was published in Germany.
Definition of Soil
- In geotechnical engineering, soil refers to natural materials found close to the surface of the earth, not just topsoil or materials suitable as a construction material or foundation for structures.
Soils Engineering
- Soils engineering is the application of the principles of soil mechanics to practical problems.
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Test your knowledge of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics with this quiz! Explore the historical perspective of soil mechanics and gain insights from the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of soil as a construction material.
