Buoyancy rafts or hollow box foundations also known as the floating foundations is a type of deep foundation is used in building construction on soft and weak soils.
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Vibration Analysis of Machine Foundations
Machine Foundation is subjected to dynamic loads. These loads develop the vibratory motions which will transmit into the soil below the foundation. The effect on soil caused by these vibrations is analyzed using principles of soil dynamics and theory of ...
Methods of Dewatering Excavations at Construction Site
Dewatering of excavations are required at construction sites generally for foundation works. Various methods for dewatering of excavations are described.
Corrosion Protection Methods for Underwater Piles
Corrosion protection of underwater piles is essential in case of steel piles. When steel piles are used in seawater, it reacts chemically to form anodes and cathodes resulting in the flow of electricity, which results in the corrosion of anodic ...
Plate Load Test to Calculate Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Soil
Plate load test is done at site to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil and settlement of foundation under the loads for clayey and sandy soils.
Installation of Pile Foundation Using Direct Mud Circulation Method
Direct Mud Circulation method of installation of bored cast in-situ piles is used when working-space is a huge constraint i.e. Industries and power plants.
What is Concrete Pedestal? Construction and Uses of Pedestals
A concrete pedestal is a compression element provided to carry the loads from supported elements like columns, statues etc. to footing below the ground.
Different Types of Failures in RCC Buildings with Case Studies
Types of failures in RCC buildings such as failure due to poor quality concrete, reinforcement corrosion, failure of foundations etc. with case studies are discussed.