Nomenclature

\(\gamma_{dry}\) –

Dry unit weight

\(\gamma_t\) –

Total unit weight (TUW, a.k.a. moist unit weight)

\(\gamma_{sat}\) –

Saturated unit weight

\(\phi\) –

Friction angle

\(c\) –

Cohesion

\(D_r\) –

Dry density

\(e\) –

Void ratio

\(G_s\) –

Specific gravity

\(q_u\) –

Unconfined compressive strength, \(q_u\)

\(s_u\) –

Undrained shear strength

\(w\) –

Water content (a.k.a. moist content)