Lec 1 - Weathering of Rocks & Shear Strength of Soil | Soil Mechanics | GATE Civil Engineering

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Welcome to **Civil Tutor – GATE Exam Notes!** In this lecture, we cover the fundamentals of **Soil Mechanics**, focusing on Weathering of Rocks and Shear Strength of Soil. This lesson is useful for GATE Civil Engineering aspirants, civil engineering students, and competitive examination preparation. **Topics covered in this lecture:** 1. Introduction to Planet Earth 2. Formation of Soil 3. Types of Weathering - Physical Weathering - Chemical Weathering 4. Properties of Cohesionless Soils 5. Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil - Formula: τ = σ′ tan φ 6. Angle of Repose 7. Properties of Cohesive Soil (Clay) 8. Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil - Formula: τ = c + σ′ tan φ 9. Fully Saturated Clay and Submerged Clay - For φ = 0°, τ = c **Who should watch this lecture?** - GATE Civil Engineering aspirants - Civil Engineering undergraduate students - Students preparing for competitive examinations - Learners revising Soil Mechanics fundamentals Subscribe to **Civil Tutor** for more GATE Civil Engineering notes, Soil Mechanics concepts, important formulas, and exam-oriented lessons. Like, share, and subscribe to support your learning journey! #SoilMechanics #GATECivilEngineering #WeatheringOfRocks #ShearStrengthOfSoil #GeotechnicalEngineering #CivilEngineering #CTCivilTutor

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