The most important papers of Professor G. de Josselin de Jong on soil mechanics can be subdivided into three main topics: consolidation of soils, the stability of a vertical cut off, and the kinematics of granular soils in the plastic zone. This last topic contains his main contribution to threoretical soil mechanics, and has been rather controversial for some time, before being recognized as a important fundamental frame work for the analysis of soil behaviour. He also made significant contributions to the development of measuring techniques in the laboratory and in the field.Some of these can be found in his theoretical papers, some were published separately.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2006 Springer
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
(2006). Introduction to Soil Mechanics. In: Schotting, R.J., van Duijn, H.C.J., Verruijt, A. (eds) Soil Mechanics and Transport in Porous Media. Theory and Applications of Transport in Porous Media, vol 19. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-3629-3_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-3629-3_1
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-1-4020-3536-4
Online ISBN: 978-1-4020-3629-3
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth and Environmental Science (R0)