Summary of Comparison of Engineering Properties of Selected Temperate and Tropical Surface Soils

Abstract

A comparison of physical, mineralogical, and chemical properties, and results of standard and special engineering tests indicate, with few exceptions, no significant differences between temperature and tropical soils from a similar parent material.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0746757

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  • M. P. Meyer

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  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Chemical Properties
  • Cohesion
  • Compressive Strength
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Friction
  • Grain Size
  • Igneous Rocks
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Moisture Content
  • Physical Properties
  • Shear Tests
  • Specific Gravity
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  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology