Shearing strength of soils and tests

We can define Shearing strength as the resistance to shearing stresses and a resultant propensity for shear deformation. Soil takes after its shearing strength from the following factors: resistance because of the interlocking of particles frictional resistance amongst the individual soil grains bond between soil particles or cohesion The principal planes and principal stresses At […]

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Embankment Materials

Earth-fill materials (1) Whereas most types of soils can be utilized for earth-fill construction development procedures until and unless they are unsolvable and significantly inorganic, the average shake flours and kinds of clays with fluid limits which is greater than 80 ought to for the most part be steered clear away from. The word “soil” […]

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Cause and importance of Liquefaction

The deposit of soil, characteristically, can be compacted through the adjustment of the particles inside; however, at the same time, water is incompressible as a nature. Subsequently, any expansion to the stress following up on a fully saturated soil-if it happens quickly enough and is sufficiently vast to totally overcome the resistance introduced by the […]

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Elements of Earth Fill Dams

Some elements of Earth Fill Dams are listed below: Crest of Dam The crest width of dams has to be adequate enough to maintain the seepage line inside the dam, when the reservoir is filled to the brim. The top width of the dam if road is not predicted and has to be of minimum […]

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Foundation Wall

A foundation divider offers necessary support for the whole structure that is being constructed foundation walls ought to be arranged and built purposefully in such a way owing to the fact that they are likely the most vital part of the structure. In some cases when the foundation walls are not built properly, splits and […]

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Types of Piles

Classification based on transmission & functional nature Based on transmission and functional nature, piles may be categorized into following types: Friction piles (cohesion piles ) Combination of friction and cohesion piles End bearing piles (point bearing piles) End bearing piles These piles exchange their heap on to a firm stratum situated at a significant profundity […]

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Pile Installation Method

The installment procedure and strategy for installment are similarly critical variables as of the plan procedure of pile foundations. Pile establishment strategies are establishment by pile mallet and exhausting by mechanical wood screw. Keeping in mind the end goal to stay away from harms to the piles, amid designing, installation methods and establishment gears ought […]

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Foundation Design

Having the capacity for the completion of foundation design is a very specific function and typically is performed by a highly specialized structural engineer. It requires study and inspection of numerous parts, and it is the primary structure of any building or structure, since it is the integral foundation of it. Foundation Depths The necessary […]

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Load on Piles

Piles can be managed in various ways with the goal that they can bolster load forced on them. Vertical piles can be intended to convey vertical loads and in addition horizontal loads. In the event that required, vertical piles can be consolidated with raking piles to bolster horizontal and vertical strengths. Regularly, if a pile […]

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Electro Osmotic Consolidation of Soil

Here is some facts regarding electro osmotic consolidation of soil: Electro osmotic consolidation refers to the consolidation of soft clays with the utilization of electric current. It was assessed and utilized for the very first time by Casagrande. It is intrinsic that fine grained clay particles with outsized interfacial facade will merge and produce momentous […]

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