Serviceability requirements are a set of conditions under which a foundation structure is considered to be useful. It is the second category of performance after the strength requirement. So, a foundation may be sound and perform well structurally, but it ...
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Determination of Piles Settlement by Load Test
Determination of settlement of pile foundations by load test method, equipment required, procedure and reporting of results in discussed. Equipment for Pile Settlement Determination Test Various types of equipments are required for determination of settlement of pile foundations. Following is ...
CAUSES OF FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT
Settlement of foundation can be defined as its permanent downward displacement. There are two basic causes of foundation settlement: Settlement Due Directly to the Weight of the Structure The first type of settlement is directly caused by the weight of ...
Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures
Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures The allowable settlement is defined as the acceptable amount of settlement of the structure and it usually includes a factor of safety. The allowable settlement depends on many factors, including the following: The Type ...
What is Foundation Settlement? Its Types and Causes
Settlement of foundation, differential settlement of foundation and uniform settlement of foundation occurs due to types of soil under the foundation.