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		<title>FLOATING CAISSONS</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In certain cities and even countries the demand for land and space is rapidly exceeding the supply. Maritime centers do not escape from this reality, the continuous expansion of commercial maritime traffic and activities in seaports due to increases in international trading has generated an increased demand for an effective use of ports and harbors. [...]

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		<title>PILE INSTALATION METHODS</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/pile-instalation-methods/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The installation process and method of installations are equally important factors as of the design process of pile foundations. pile installation methods are installation by pile hammer and boring by mechanical auger. In order to avoid damages to the piles, during design, installation Methods and installation equipment should be carefully selected. If installation is to [...]

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		<title>LOAD ON PILES</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/load-on-piles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Piles can be arranged in a number of ways so that they can support load imposed on them. Vertical piles can be designed to carry vertical loads as well as lateral loads. If required, vertical piles can be combined with raking piles to support horizontal and vertical forces. Often, if a pile group is subjected [...]

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		<title>CLASSIFICATION OF PILES</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<title>NEED &amp; FUNCTIONS OF PILE FOUNDATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<title>DESIGNING A FOUNDATION</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2010/02/designing-a-foundation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<title>Residential Foundation Problems</title>
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		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<title>Caisson (Pier) Foundation</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/11/caisson-pier-foundation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<title>All About Pile Foundation</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/11/all-about-pile-foundation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<title>Seismic Design of Earth-Retaining Structures and Foundations</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/11/seismic-design-of-earth-retaining-structures-and-foundations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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<a href="http://theconstructor.org/2009/11/earth-pressure-method-for-retaining-walls/" title="Earth Pressure Method For Retaining Walls" class="dark_perm">Earth Pressure Method For Retaining Walls</a><br/>	
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<a href="http://theconstructor.org/2009/11/economical-design-of-earthquake-resistent-brigdes/" title="Economical Design of Earthquake Resistent Brigdes" class="dark_perm">Economical Design of Earthquake Resistent Brigdes</a><br/>	
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		<title>Cracks in Foundation</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/11/cracks-in-foundation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Serious structural problems in houses are not very common, but when they occur they are expensive to repair. Some can’t be fixed at all. This report won’t turn you into an expert, but it will give you some of the common indicators. Uneven Floors. Uneven floors are typical, particularly in older homes. Here is a [...]

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		<title>Soil Investigation &amp; Foundation Types</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/10/soil-investigation-foundation-types/</link>
		<comments>http://theconstructor.org/2009/10/soil-investigation-foundation-types/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Subsurface investigations: Subsoil conditions are examined using test borings, provided by soil engineer (geotechnical). Number of borings and location of borings depends on building type and site conditions. Typically for uniform soil conditions borings are spaced 100-150&#8242; apart, for more detailed work, where soil footings are closely spaced and soil conditions are not even borings [...]

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		<title>Combined Footing Design with Example</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/10/combined-footing-design-with-example-2/</link>
		<comments>http://theconstructor.org/2009/10/combined-footing-design-with-example-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Structural]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[combined footing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The function of a footing or a foundation is to transmit the load form the structure to the underlying soil. The choice of suitable type of footing depends on the depth at which the bearing strata lies, the soil condition and the type of superstructure. Combined footing Whenever two or more columns in a straight [...]

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		<title>All About Pile Foundation</title>
		<link>http://theconstructor.org/2009/09/all-about-pile-foundation-2/</link>
		<comments>http://theconstructor.org/2009/09/all-about-pile-foundation-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gopal Mishra</dc:creator>
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