Sodic soils are formed when sodium ions are relatively higher than the other cations, impacting the soil structure. The amount of sodium in the soil is the key measure of sodicity and is referred to as the Exchangeable Sodium Percentage ...
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Guide to Select the Suitable Soil Improvement Method
Soil improvement methods are adopted to increase the shear strength and the density of soil, preventing the occurrence of liquefaction and providing sufficient bearing capacity to the foundation. The selection of soil improvement methods is governed by several factors like ...
What are the Indications of Problems in the Foundation of Residential Buildings?
Foundation is one of the most vital elements of a structure as its safety and performance affect the entire building. Any kind of negligence during the construction of foundations would mean compromising the safety and serviceability of the building. Therefore, ...
Rongjiang Bridge: The World’s Longest Bridge of Rigid Girder and Flexible Arch
The Rongjiang Bridge is a part of the Xiamen-Shenzhen high-speed railway route constructed in the Jieyang City of Guangdong Province, China. It is the longest bridge in the world with a main span of 660 m between two flexible steel ...
San Marco Bell Tower: Foundation Reconstruction of the Tallest Structure in Venice
San Marco Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice, was first constructed around 800 years ago. Located in Piazza Public Square, the tower is among the most distinct symbols of the city. Venetians call the tower “il paron di casa” ...
Chenab Bridge: Construction of the World’s Highest Rail Bridge
The Chenab Bridge is a 1315 m long, steel arch railway bridge under construction in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The bridge is a part of the Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (JUSBRL) project being undertaken by the Indian Railways. The Chenab bridge will have ...
Tower Bridge: Construction Features of the World-Famous Symbol of London
The construction of Tower Bridge started in 1886 and was opened to public in 1894. The bridge is renowned for its two primary glaring towers constructed on the waterway docks. It has two more modest towers on the shore abutments ...
How to Avoid the Effects of Expansive Soil on Buildings?
Several measures like construction of deep piers, soil replacement, keeping moisture at a constant level, chemical soil stabilization, use of void forms can be adopted to avoid detrimental effects of expansive soil on structures and their foundations. One or a ...