Bearings: IntroductionIntroduces bearings, covering definitions, advantages, building blocks, friction sources, and types of bearings.
Organic matter degradationExplores the composition and decomposition of organic matter in soils, highlighting the crucial role of microorganisms and the formation of humus.
Soil Phases: Solid, Liquid, GasExplores the properties of solid, liquid, and gaseous phases in soil, including water behavior and key concepts like capillarity and surface tension.
Organic matter degradationExplores the degradation of organic matter, the role of microorganisms, and the formation of humic substances in soils.
Settlement of Shallow FoundationsExplores settlement of shallow foundations, including types, causes, differential settlements, consolidation phenomena, and estimation methods.
Critical State ConceptExplores the critical state concept in geomechanics, covering stress paths, shear strength, and soil behavior under different stress conditions.