The vacuum preloading method uses atmospheric pressure as a temporary surcharge to accelerate soil settlement and improve its characteristics. The process involves the application of vacuum pressure into a separated soil mass to decrease atmospheric pressure and pore water pressure, ...
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What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits?
If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the excessive settlement:i. Alter the structureii. Provide deep foundationiii. Change the foundationiv. Improve the characteristics of the soil ...
Slope Stabilization Methods: Classification and Construction
Civil and mining engineering projects usually include heavy demolition and excavation activities that lead to the formation of excavated rock slopes. It is essential to maintain the stability of these slopes till the end of the design life for the ...
How to Evaluate Liquefaction Potential of Soils in the Field?
The evaluation of the liquefaction potential of soils in seismic-prone region is essential for site selection, planning, and construction of structures. One can assess liquefaction potential through standard blasting tests, ground response analysis, laboratory tests, and expertise. The use of ...
Microtunnelling: Planning, Process, and Construction
Microtunnelling is an efficient trenchless technique for the construction of small diameter tunnels. The method is especially useful for laying pipelines beneath highways, railroads, and other sensitive areas with minimum disruption to businesses and traffic on the surface. It offers ...
How to Determine Termination Point of Piles in Construction?
Deciding on the termination point of piles during the construction process is a critical task. The actual pile termination level may increase or decrease and is finalized during the execution of the drilling process. Pile penetration ratio and chisel energy ...
What is Scan Line Survey?
Scan line survey, also known as discontinuity survey, is essential for the estimation of rock mass quality in rock mechanics and underground structures. This process involves scanning the outcropped rock surface, followed by data collection for rock mass analysis. Scan ...
How to Use Blasting for Deep Compaction of Soil?
Blasting is an economical compaction method that can be applied for various soil types such as granular, silt, clay, loess, etc. Not only is the technique highly effective in loose soil, but also capable of compacting granular soil down to ...