Across
- 5. Shear strength component due to intermolecular forces, independent of friction.
- 6. Device used to determine the specific gravity of soils.
- 8. The process by which soil decreases in volume over time under a sustained load.
- 9. Ratio of the undisturbed shear strength of soil to its remolded shear strength.
- 10. A type of clay mineral known for its ability to expand and contract with moisture changes.
- 12. Increasing soil density by mechanically reducing air voids.
Down
- 1. Property that allows water to flow through soil pores.
- 2. Condition where saturated sand behaves like a liquid due to stress.
- 3. Resistance of soil to shearing forces.
- 4. Ratio of void volume to the total volume of soil.
- 7. The stress carried by the soil skeleton, crucial for understanding soil strength.
- 11. Phenomenon where saturated soil loses strength due to applied stress like an earthquake.