Selecting methods of improving bearing capacity of soils is necessary in many cases for the construction of foundation. Soil investigation is carried out to establish existing ground conditions and soil properties for selection of suitable foundation types for the structure. ...
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Methods of Strengthening of Foundations in Buildings
Strengthening of columns foundations is required in the case of applying additional loads. Widening and strengthening of existing foundations may be carried out by constructing a concrete jacket to the existing footings. The new jacket should be properly anchored to ...
Sustainability in Construction & Civil Engineering
What is sustainability in construction and civil engineering? Sustainability is defined the desire to perform activities without any depletion of resources or bringing any harmful effect on the environment. Practicing sustainable construction methods will help avoiding harmful effects from construction ...
Non-Destructive Testing of Masonry Structures
Non-destructive testing of masonry structures is not common in practice. However methods of NDT testing of masonry structures are available which can be used for evaluation of existing masonry structures when visual inspection is not sufficient or is not reliable. ...
Soil Nailing Technique, Its Types, applications, and installation considerations
What is soil nailing technique? Soil nailing technique used to reinforce soil to make it more stable. Added to that, it is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls etc. to make it more stable. This article will shed light on ...
What are Types of Foundation Failure Under Loads?
Types of foundation failure depend on the load it is subjected to. A foundation can fail in three different ways i.e. punching and one-way shear and flexure.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF EARTH DAMS
Design of earth dams starts with calculation of forces acting on the dam structure. The loads acting on earth dams is same as loads acting on gravity dams. Earth dams are made of non-rigid materials i.e. soil. Fig: Earth Dam ...
3 Types of Tendering Methods in Construction
Three types of tendering methods are used in construction- open tendering, selective tendering, and negotiation. Tendering methods are selected based on requirements of construction works.
Selection of Pile Foundation Based on Soil Condition
The selection of pile foundation depends on the soil investigation data received from soil exploration bore holes at different depths. Selection of appropriate pile for the desired strength and requirement plays an important role in cost reduction and efficiency. In ...
CAUSES OF CONCRETE DAMAGE IN STRUCTURES
Damage to structural concrete can be due to the use of excessive water, poor cement, poor construction practices, improper mixture proportioning, dirty or low quality aggregate, and inadequate curing.