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What is the difference between a continuum and discontinuum failure surface?
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Continuum: failure plane passes thought the rock mass
Discontinuum: failure surface dictated by discontinuities
Engineering Geology
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Decks in class (14)
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Introduction1
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Soil Engineering Characteristics7
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Phase Relationships And Compaction3
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Basic Mechanics Effective Stress2
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Basic Mechanics Seepage6
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Soil Description And Characteristics1
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Environmental Factors5
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Rock Classification1
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Rock Basic Mechanics1
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Mechanical Properties Of Rocks5
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Site Investigations Part 12
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Old Midterm20
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Geohazards17
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Site Investigation7
