The authors warn against ignoring creep in Mexico City’s lacustrine clay, where secondary settlements can exceed primary settlements by a factor of 2.
"They're panicking out there," the foreman, a man with skin like cured leather, said, leaning against the doorframe. "The town council says the retaining wall is bowing. They want to evacuate the machinery and fill the breach with loose rubble. They say it’s 'plugging the dam.'" MECANICA DE SUELOS - JUAREZ BADILLO TOMO 2.pdf
" by and Alfonso Rico Rodríguez is a cornerstone of civil engineering literature in the Spanish-speaking world. While Tomo 1 focuses on the physical properties and classification of soils, Tomo 2 dives into the mechanical behavior, mathematical modeling, and practical engineering applications. The authors warn against ignoring creep in Mexico