The geotechnical investigation for any worksite is preceded by the preliminary geological-geotechnical survey. This consists of an on-site superficial survey, sometimes involving small investigation activities, such as the opening of shallow pits and shafts. Usually, the field visit is preceded ...
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Top 12 Soil Problems in the World
Soil is used for a variety of purposes including cropping, pasturing, gardening, forestry, agroforestry, construction, etc. The aim is always to find the most suitable type of soil to get the best outcome. Especially in agriculture, the desired yield of ...
Void Forms in Foundation Construction: Their Types and Applications
Void forms are sacrificial formwork members designed to provide a space between the concrete foundation and expansive soil, i.e., to protect the foundation from the heave of the underlying soil. They also offer a temporary support formwork for recently poured ...
How to Construct a Bored Pile Foundation?
Bored pile foundation or drilled shaft foundation is a commonly used foundation for supporting heavy vertical loads. It transfers the load to the soil below or rock strata with sufficient bearing capacity and reduces the settlement of the structure. The ...
All You Need to Know About Directional Boring
Directional boring or horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a trenchless technology employed to install underground pipes without affecting the area above the borehole. Directional boring is used for the installation of utility pipelines and conduits. Most underground boring contractors use ...
Venice: Foundation Details of the Biggest Floating City in the World
Venice, known as the floating city, lies inside a large lagoon in northeastern Italy. The city is characterized by the network of canals that crisscross this ancient town, as well as its fine palaces. Its unique canals and palaces set ...
Bandra-Worli Bridge: India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge in the Open Sea
The Bandra-Worli Bridge, now known as the Rajiv Gandhi sea link, is a civil engineering marvel traversing an arc along the coastline of the city of Mumbai. The towers of the cable-stayed bridge rise gracefully towards the sky, manifesting the ...
Big Ben Clock Tower: Ticking with a Tilt
The Big Ben Clock Tower is the British cultural icon and was renamed “Elizabeth Tower” in 2012 to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Upon its construction in the year 1858, it was the tallest and the largest ...