ABSTRACT
Chapter 2 highlights the challenges glacial geologists have had over the years in gaining consensus as to the formation of glacial soils, particularly tills. Their research has made a significant contribution to an appreciation of the history of the various types of glacial soils, a key factor when assessing the performance of glacial soils. It has highlighted anomalies between the classical approach to soil mechanics and the actual behaviour, which may influence the selection of geotechnical parameters.
