Settlement of Shallow Foundations

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Covers the main soil types in Switzerland and their fertility and ecological functions.

Explores the properties of sands, iron oxyhydroxides, and stringers in soil.

Explores shallow foundations, types, ultimate limits, failure mechanisms, and design considerations.

Explains the Rankine method for calculating soil pressures in geotechnical engineering.

Explores pile foundations design, construction, factors influencing bearing capacity, and static loading tests.

Introduces basic concepts of geomechanics, stress paths, effective stress, and shear strength analysis through laboratory testing.

Explores soil hydraulic conductivity, water transfers, and plant root extraction modeling.

Explores pile groups' bearing capacity in various soils and their design considerations.

Delves into the composition, properties, and living organisms in soil, highlighting their roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.

Explores water dynamics in soil, covering infiltration, precipitation, and groundwater flow.