Soil behavior

Soil behavior refers to how soil responds to forces such as weight, moisture, and pressure. It can act like a solid, holding its shape, or like a fluid, flowing under pressure when saturated with water. Factors like particle size, moisture content, and compaction influence its strength and stability. Understanding soil behavior is essential for construction, ensuring buildings and roads are safely supported and won't sink or collapse. It helps engineers predict how soil will perform in different conditions, guiding the design of foundations and infrastructure to prevent failures.