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Record 1 1989-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Soil Science
  • Soil Tests (Construction)
DEF

In soil mechanics, having simply been brought into equilibrium with the applied forces causing a decrease in volume ...

OBS

Consolidation: Gradual reduction in volume of a soil mass resulting from an increase in compressive stress.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Science du sol
  • Essais du sol (Construction)
DEF

En mécanique des sols, ayant été amené simplement en équilibre avec les forces appliquées causant une diminution du volume.

OBS

Consolidation : Réduction progressive de volume d'un sol résultant d'une augmentation de la contrainte de compression.

Spanish

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