Deep Foundation Porewater Pressure Dissipater
Background
Porewater pressure, or the pressure of groundwater held within soil, rock, or gaps between particles, is an important factor in determining the stress state of soil. If the porewater pressure is increased to equal the applied soil effective stress, the soil may lose its strength and stiffness, and act more like a liquid, in a process called...
Published: 5/19/2023
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Inventor(s): Sherif Elfass, Gary Norris
Keywords(s): Construction & Built Environment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering
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