Soil Mechanics: Characteristics and Classification

This lecture covers the characteristics and classification of soils, including topics such as soil mechanics, underground flows, soil water content, particle density, plasticity index, and soil classification based on grain size and consistency limits. It also discusses the importance of organic matter content and the methods used for soil analysis. The lecture delves into the determination of soil properties, such as apparent weight density, water content, and particle size distribution, essential for understanding soil behavior in geotechnical engineering.