Factors of safety for bearing capacity is a value which is established based on the type of soil, method of exploration, level of uncertainty in soil, importance of structure and consequences of failure, and likelihood of design load occurrence. So, ...
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Pressuremeter Test on Soil for In-Situ Stress Strain Determination
What is a Pressuremeter? A pressuremeter is a device which is used to determine the stress strain relations of in-situ soil by pumping it into the certain depth of borehole. It is designed by Menard of France so, it is ...
Geotechnical Subsurface Explorations – Purpose, Factors and Stages
Purpose of geotechnical subsurface exploration, factors influencing the scope of such explorations and stages of subsurface earthquake explorations for geotechnical earthquake analysis are discussed. Purpose of Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration The purpose of subsurface exploration is to determine and specify earthquake ...
What are the Errors in Borehole Data Interpretation for Site Investigation?
Borehole is small diameter vertical hole drilled into ground to take samples for soil investigation and evaluation. Errors in borehole data interpretation for site investigation is discussed.
How to Set Up Proper Layout of Trial Pits for Site Investigation? What are the Purpose of Trial Pits?
Trail pits are the first option considered for soil investigations. Suitable layout for trial pits and its purpose in site investigation is discussed.
Soil Investigation for Construction of Bridges and Culvert and Hydraulics Parameters
Soil investigation for the construction of minor bridges and culverts in different types of soils and hydraulic parameters required for bridges and culverts are discussed.
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.
How to Test Soil for Building Construction?
Types of Soil tests for building construction works depend on properties of soil. Design of foundation is based on soil test report of construction site.