Concept information

pedosphere > soil process > soil loading

Preferred term

soil loading  

Definition

  • In soil mechanics and civil engineering the term is used to denote the increased weight brought to bear on the ground surface.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7867

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