Contaminated construction sites are those which possess risk to human health and environment. With the increase in demand for infrastructure development around the world and shortage of land available for the same, contaminated sites may be used for new construction ...
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Soil Tests Required for Deep Foundations
Soil tests required for deep foundation to ensure the bearing capacity of the soil to support the loads from deep foundation. Types of soil tests for deep foundations are discussed.
Pressure Bulb or Stress Isobar Concept
Stress Isobar or Pressure Bulb Concept An isobar or pressure bulb is a stress contour or a line which connects all points below the ground surface at which the vertical pressure is the same. In fact, an isobar is a ...
Soil Investigation and Types of Foundations Based on Soil Properties
Soil investigations are carried out to understand properties of soil and types of foundation suitable for those. In this article, various types of soil investigations, their reports and suitable types of foundations for various types of soils are discussed. Types ...
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)-Procedure,Precautions, Advantages
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) The standard penetration test is an in-situ test that is coming under the category of penetrometer tests. The standard penetration tests are carried out in borehole. The test will measure the resistance of the soil strata ...
PERCOLATION TEST- SOIL ABSORPTION CAPACITY
DETERMINATION OF SOIL ABSORPTION CAPACITY PERCOLATION TEST Percolation test is done to determine the absorption capacity of soil. This test is important for the design of septic system. This test is also carried out while purchasing land, to understand the ...
Soil Tests Required for Shallow and Raft Foundations
Soil Tests for Shallow and Raft Foundations Soil tests required to determine safe bearing capacity of shallow foundations and raft foundations are discussed here. These tests are as per IS 6403 – 1981. Apart from ascertaining the highest level ever ...
Role of Design Engineer in Geotechnical Investigations
Structural Design Engineer play an important role not only in making a structure safe structurally, but also by ensuring that the site where the construction has to be carried out is safe for the given structure. It becomes very much ...