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Because of symmetry only onehalf the flow net can be drawn. Soil composition, soil classification, soil compaction, hydraulic conductivity, and soil stresses. Special attention is given to the risks of failure in civil engineering, and themes covered include stresses in soils, groundwater flow, consolidation, testing of soils, and stability of slopes. The 9th edition maintains the content on all soil mechanics subject areas groundwater flow, soil physical properties, stresses, shear strength, consolidation and settlement, slope stability, retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, highways, site investigation but has been expanded to include a detailed explanation of how to use eurocode 7 for geotechnical design.
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