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8. Stresses in the Ground

The chapter focuses on the fundamental concepts of stresses in the ground, particularly total stress and pore water pressure. It introduces the principle of effective stress, emphasizing its critical role in understanding soil mechanics. Additionally, it discusses the effects of changes in total stress and pore water pressure on soil behavior, especially in saturated conditions, incorporating key definitions and the implications of these concepts in geotechnical engineering.

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Sections

  • 1

    Stresses In The Ground

    This section discusses the concepts of total stress, pore water pressure, and effective stress in soil mechanics, emphasizing their interrelatedness and significance in geotechnical engineering.

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  • 1.1

    Total Stress

    Total stress in soil is the cumulative force exerted by the weight of overlying soil, water, and loads, which increases with depth.

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  • 1.2

    Pore Water Pressure

    Pore water pressure refers to the pressure exerted by water within the soil's pore spaces, significantly affecting soil behavior under various stress conditions.

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  • 1.3

    Effective Stress Principle

    The Effective Stress Principle relates total stress, pore water pressure, and effective stress in saturated soils.

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  • 1.3.1

    First Part Of Effective Stress Principle

    This section introduces the concept of total stress in soil and the significance of pore water pressure in understanding effective stress.

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  • 1.3.2

    Second Part Of Effective Stress Principle

    This section explains the effective stress principle in soil mechanics, focusing on total stress, pore water pressure, and their interrelationships.

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  • 1.3.3

    Capillary Rise And Partial Saturation

    This section discusses the concepts of capillary rise in soils, the effects of pore water pressure, and the behavior of partially saturated soils.

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  • Total stress is the stress ...
  • Pore water pressure affects...
  • The principle of effective ...

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