Cohesionless Soil

Cohesionless soil refers to soil types that do not stick together easily and are primarily made up of granular particles, like sand and gravel. Unlike cohesive soils, such as clay, which can hold together due to their fine particles and moisture, cohesionless soils rely on their structure and the way particles interlock for stability. When saturated with water, cohesionless soils can lose strength and become unstable, making them important to understand in construction, landscaping, and geotechnical engineering to prevent issues like landslides or foundation failures.