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Soils, like metals, can behave both elastically and plastically. Elastic deformation refers to the ability of the deformed material to return to its original dimensions. Plastic deformation refers to a condition of permanent deformation. For a soil in the elastic condition, a given applied force causes a known deformation. On removal of the force, recovery takes place.

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  1. Agricultural Engineering Department, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA

    Ralph Alcock

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Alcock, R. (1986). Traction. In: Tractor-Implement Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6879-3_4

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