Soil investigations are carried out to understand properties of soil and types of foundation suitable for those. In this article, various types of soil investigations, their reports and suitable types of foundations for various types of soils are discussed. Types ...
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Standard Penetration Test (SPT)-Procedure,Precautions, Advantages
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) The standard penetration test is an in-situ test that is coming under the category of penetrometer tests. The standard penetration tests are carried out in borehole. The test will measure the resistance of the soil strata ...
EFFECT OF WATER TABLE ON SAFE BEARING CAPACITY OF SOIL
The position of ground water has a significant effect on the bearing capacity of soil. Presence of water table at a depth less than the width of the foundation from the foundation bottom will reduce the bearing capacity of the ...
CONCEPT OF REINFORCED EARTH STRUCTURE DESIGN
Reinforced earth is a composite material formed by the friction between the earth and the reinforcement. By means of friction the soil transfers to the reinforcement the forces built up in the earth mass. The reinforcement thus develops tension and ...
MICROPILES FOUNDATION INSTALLATION METHOD
Micropiles are deep foundation used when very limited space or headroom is available for execution with conventional pile rigs. These piles are also called as minipiles, pin piles, needle piles and root piles. Micropiles are small diameter bored cast-insitu piles ...
Concreting of Pile Foundations – Workability and Quality of Concrete for Piles
Concreting of pile foundations requires quality and workability of concrete to be maintained for durable construction of pile foundations with required strength. The grade of concrete, its workability, consistency and mixing for concreting of pile foundation is discussed in this ...
Determination of Piles Settlement by Load Test
Determination of settlement of pile foundations by load test method, equipment required, procedure and reporting of results in discussed. Equipment for Pile Settlement Determination Test Various types of equipments are required for determination of settlement of pile foundations. Following is ...
Types of Foundation Failures on Soil – Causes and Remedies
There can be different types of foundation failures on soil due to movement and settlement which can cause the building to collapse. Failure of foundation causes different defects in buildings such as cracks leading to failure or collapse. Foundation is ...