soil mechanics

In civil engineering, it is very important to ensure that the soil under a building can handle the weight safely. One of the most significant laboratory techniques employed to assess the strength and deformation behavior of the soil is the Triaxial Test. From constructing foundations for...

I'm trying to calculate the piping FoS and heave from a flow net. I've attached the below but it was a quick sketch just to lay it out (please ignore scales/accuracy etc. - I did this for the purpose of this question). There's no sheet pile or toe in the embankment, though the embankment will...