There are various properties of mass rocks that need to be investigated before it is utilized in the foundation construction. This is because not only do these properties control the behavior of foundation but also they would have a strong ...
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How to Choose Type of Pile Foundation for Construction?
How to choose type of pile foundation? The types of pile along with their advantages and disadvantages and applications can be used to guide designer to choose the most appropriate type of pile for the given condition: Driven pile Driven ...
What are Methods of Driving Piles Over Water?
Various methods have been developed to drive piles over water. Piles are used as a foundation for various marine structures such as wharves and jetties. These piles need to be driven over water. The methods of driving piles over water ...
Settlement Reducing Piles in Piled Basements and Shafts
Settlement reducing piles are used to reduce differential settlement of piles in basement slab and shaft slab construction and provides economical option.
What is RQD (Rock Quality Designation) and How to Calculate it?
What is RQD (Rock Quality Designation)? Rock Quality Designation (RQD) is a measure of quality of rock core taken from a borehole. RQD signifies the degree of jointing or fracture in a rock mass measured in percentage, where RQD of ...
How to Design Economical Foundations and Prevent Construction Issues at Site?
There are various considerations for design of economical foundations and practical construction issues to prevent problems in future and make the foundation economical.
What is Foundation in Construction? Purpose and the Functions of Foundations
Foundation is the lowest part of the building or the civil structure that is in direct contact with the soil which transfers loads from the structure to the soil safely.
How to Setup Borehole Layout for Site Investigation of Different Foundations?
A borehole layout consists of several boreholes arranged in different plans as per requirement for site investigation of a construction project. Methods of setting up a borehole layout is discussed.