1. Soil in which all pores are filled with water, leaving no air spaces; a soil condition where the water table has risen to or above the surface or where continuous water contact fills all voids
The fully saturated soil after the heavy rainfall caused poor drainage and instability in the foundation.
O solo totalmente saturado após as chuvas intensas causou má drenagem e instabilidade na fundação.
2. In geotechnical engineering, soil with zero air voids and maximum water content, affecting bearing capacity and shear strength
Engineers must account for the properties of fully saturated soil when designing foundations in flood-prone areas.
Os engenheiros devem levar em conta as propriedades do solo totalmente saturado ao projetar fundações em áreas propensas a inundações.