Foundation Design: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133411898
Author: Donald P. Coduto, William A. Kitch, Man-chu Ronald Yeung
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.13QPP
Explain the difference between the drained condition and the undrained condition.
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Foundation Design: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition)
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