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 ...
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What are the Causes of Slope Failure?
Soil instability is the inclination of soil for upward, lateral, or downward movement due to natural factors like pore water pressure, cracking, earthquakes, etc. It is crucial to understand the factors that cause slope instability for two reasons. First, for ...
How to Conduct Weight Sounding Test?
Weight sounding test is a form of penetration test conducted at construction sites to assess liquefaction susceptibility, soil profiling, determination of the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations, etc. The test consists of two stages, namely, static penetration and rotational penetration, ...
How to Determine Number of Passes and Lift Thickness for Soil Compaction? [PDF]
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The calculation of the number of passes for compactors and lift (soil layer) thickness for soil is critical to attain the required degree of compaction. Generally, the lift thickness varies between 15-30cm based on soil type, and the majority of ...
How to Select Compaction Machine Based on Soil Type? [PDF]
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Soil compaction is the removal of voids in soil by applying static or vibratory vertical forces, resulting in higher soil density that can withstand greater loads. Various types of compaction machinery are available that can be selected for any given ...
How to Prevent Excavation Problems through Good Construction Practices? [PDF]
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Excavation problems during construction usually emerge due to unfavorable groundwater conditions, inclement weather conditions, and slope instability. Proper control of groundwater is critical in the excavation process as it can make other issues such as slope instability less severe. One ...
How to Deal with Collapsible Soil Before Construction? [PDF]
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Collapsible soil can prove to be problematic for structures due to its large settlement potential. It has a great capacity to withstand pressure with a small settlement but undergoes large, sudden, and sizable volume reduction as it gets wet. Engineers ...
What is Dynamic Cone Penetrometer(DCP)? [PDF]
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Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, or DCP, is a tool used for evaluating the strength of soils on site. It also helps with monitoring the condition of granular layers and subgrade soils in pavement sections over time. It can be used to ...