Basic Soil Mechanics | Roy Whitlow

: Determining the maximum resistance of soil to sliding or deformation, which is vital for foundation and slope design. Lateral Earth Pressure

: The middle chapters transition into the measurement of shear strength —the soil's ability to resist sliding. Whitlow covers essential laboratory techniques, such as the triaxial compression test and the shear box test, which are vital for determining the stability of any foundation. Engineering Applications roy whitlow basic soil mechanics