soil mechanics definition

soil mechanics

Branch of civil engineering that studies the mechanical (load bearing) properties of soils which vary according to the soil's air, water, and mineral content. See also geotechnical investigation.

soil mechanics is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.

soil mechanics appears in the definition of the following term: geotechnical investigation

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