Excavation problems during construction usually emerge due to unfavorable groundwater conditions, inclement weather conditions, and slope instability. Proper control of groundwater is critical in the excavation process as it can make other issues such as slope instability less severe. One ...
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How to Drive Timber Piles into Ground? [PDF]
Timber piles are used extensively for compaction of soils and for supporting and protecting waterfront structures. The choice of use of timber piles is mainly governed by the site conditions, particularly water table conditions. Timber piles are comparatively light for ...
How to determine Depth and Number of Boreholes for Geostructures? [PDF]
The determination of adequate number and sufficient depth of boreholes is critical to gather enough data for the design and construction of geostructures such as foundations, bridges, retaining walls, cut slopes, and embankments. There is no specific rule to determine ...
How to Pour Concrete for Pile Foundation? [PDF]
As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for concrete pouring may vary based on the pile size and location of the structure. If ...
How to Deal with Collapsible Soil Before Construction? [PDF]
Collapsible soil can prove to be problematic for structures due to its large settlement potential. It has a great capacity to withstand pressure with a small settlement but undergoes large, sudden, and sizable volume reduction as it gets wet. Engineers ...
Types of Foundation for Buildings and their Uses [PDF]
Types of foundations generally used in buildings are isolated footings, combined footing, raft or mat foundations, strip foundation, pile and drilled shafts.
Foundation Selection Criteria for Buildings
Selection criteria for foundation for buildings depend on two factors, i.e. factors related to ground (soil) conditions and factors related to loads from the structure. The performance of foundation is based on interface between the loadings from the structure and ...
Analysis and Design of RC Wall Footing Based on ACI 318-19
318M-19: Building Code Requirements for Concrete and Commentary The design of wall footing, which is also termed as strip footing, is based on the principles of beam action with only slight modifications. Wall footing should be designed to safely support ...