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In 1948 Karl Terzaghi, in the preface to the First Edition, wrote: Unfortunately the research activities in soil mechanics ... diverted ...

For engineering purposes, soil is defined as the uncemented aggregate of mineral grains and decayed organic matter (solid particles) with...

A foundation is defined as that part of the structure that supports the weight of the structure and transmits the load to underlying ...