Across
- 1. The process of increasing the density of soil by applying pressure.
- 5. Solid, naturally occurring mineral material.
- 6. The capacity of a soil to support the load applied to it.
- 8. The top layer of the earth's surface, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter.
- 9. A weight or force applied to a structure or soil.
- 10. Materials used in geotechnical applications, such as fabrics, meshes, and films, to stabilize soil.
- 13. The process in which soil particles gradually settle, causing a decrease in volume under load.
- 14. The downward movement of the ground or a structure due to load or soil compression.
Down
- 2. The ability of a material (usually soil) to allow fluids to pass through it.
- 3. Fine-grained natural soil material that becomes soft when wet.
- 4. The underlying base or support for a structure, typically made from concrete or masonry.
- 7. The process or system of removing excess water from soil or structures.
- 8. The natural soil or rock layer that supports a pavement or foundation.
- 11. A force that causes two adjacent parts of a material to slide past each other.
- 12. The incline or angle of the ground surface.