Concept information
Preferred term
SOIL MECHANICS
Definition
- The application of the principles of mechanics and hydraulics to engineering problems dealing with the behavior and nature of soils, sediments, and other unconsolidated accumulations. (en)
Broader concept
- SOILS (en)
Change note
- 2017-03-10 09:18:42.0 [tstevens] update Definition (The application of the principles of mechanics and hydraulics to engineering problems dealing with the behavior and nature of soils, sediments, and other unconsolidated accumulations.); update Definition (Dictionary of Geological Terms, American Geological Institute, 1984. );
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/e9d5ae5a-0718-44f2-9694-b791b646a825
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