Soil Mechanics flashcards
25 flashcard decks by 14 users
This GoConqr page gathers over 20 Soil Mechanics flashcard decks, covering topics from soil classification and compaction to groundwater and bearing capacity. The resources are mainly university level, for university students practicing definitions and equations and teachers looking for material to use in class. Choose a deck and start studying.
Flashcards
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126 cardsGeotech review midterm Final draft How many Phases are in unsaturated soil
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28 cardssoils 2014 exam Explain the spt blow count normalisation
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26 cardsGroundwater What is meant by the phreatic surface; the phreatic zone and the vadose zone?
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16 cardsGeotech -> CH 6 - Soil Compaction
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9 cardsConsolidation and 1D settlement What are the three sections on a typical load-settlement graph?
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15 cardsGeotech 2 Permeability What is the definition of soil permeability?
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23 cardsCh. 7 - Permeability
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10 cardsBearing Capacity Definitions and Equations Total overburden pressure (σ or p)
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11 cardsBearing Capacity and failure of shallow foundations What's the difference between Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria and Tresca?
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7 cardsCompressibilty and 1D settlement How can volumetric change be brought about?
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7 cardsCh. 11 Requirements for the stability and safety of structures:
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7 cardsMulti-dimensional flow through soil What is an equipotential line?
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12 cardsCh 9 - In situ stresses Total stress (sigma) =(Equation)
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4 cardsSoil Pressures What are overburden pressure profiles
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7 cardsGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Compressibility of Soil Boussinesq (1883) solved the problem of stresses produced at any point in a homogen...
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3 cardsDrained and undrained strength Why should C' be treated with caution?
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7 cardsConsolidation definition
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15 cardsSoil Mechanics What is SOIL SATURATION
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12 cardssoils test !st stage of consolidation. what is the eq for slope and area
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9 cardsSoil Classification and Properties
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14 cardsEquations Water content / Moisture Content
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2 cardsChapter 10 Sources of stress:
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8 cards443 Formulas
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3 cardsGeotech Midterm Review Soil types - largest to smallest
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1 cardsAtterberg's Limits Different states of soil.
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About soil mechanics flashcards
GoConqr OriginalWhat Soil Mechanics flashcards cover
These user-made decks offer different ways to practice the material on this unit. Soil Classification and Properties covers classification and soil properties, while Groundwater asks about aquifers and groundwater zones. Bearing Capacity Definitions and Equations brings together terms for pressures and foundation loading.
How to use the decks
Start with Geotech 2 Permeability if you want to practice a focused topic. Its questions cover the definition of permeability, factors affecting water flow and Darcy’s Law. Try answering each card before looking at the response, then return to the terms you find difficult.
For a change of approach, move to a mind map on the unit page when you want an outline of a topic. Use a quiz there when you want a checkpoint after studying a deck. Choose a flashcard set that matches the topic you are working on.
Frequently asked questions
Which flashcard deck should I start with?
For a focused starting point, try Geotech 2 Permeability. It asks about the definition of soil permeability, factors affecting water flow and Darcy’s Law. If you are studying groundwater instead, the Groundwater deck covers aquifers and groundwater zones.
Are these flashcards free to use?
Yes. Every flashcard deck listed on this page is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and create your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Who are these flashcards for?
The decks are mainly university level. University students can use them to practice definitions, questions and equations on topics such as permeability and bearing capacity. Teachers can also use the user-made decks as material for class, choosing a topic that fits their teaching.