Terzaghi

Karl Terzaghi was an Austrian engineer known as the "father of soil mechanics." He developed fundamental principles to understand how soils behave under loads, such as buildings or dams. His work explains how soils compress, transfer stresses, and become stable or unstable. Terzaghi's theories allow engineers to design foundations safely by predicting how soil will respond to different structures, ensuring safety and stability. His groundbreaking contributions laid the foundation for geotechnical engineering, making it possible to build confidently on various types of soils across different projects.