Specification tolerances for concrete foundation construction as per ACI 117M such as tolerances for plumb line deviation, location displacement, deviation from elevation, plane and cross-sectional dimensions of foundations are discussed. Fig.1: Concrete Foundation Construction Tolerances for Concrete Foundation Construction as ...
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Steel Pile Foundations – Types, Design and Connections
Precast piles and driven cast in piles make use of steel pipes. In the case of precast or totally performed piles, there are two classification such as hollow small displacement piles and solid piles. The hollow small displacement piles make ...
Floating Foundation – Principles, Suitability and Construction Difficulties
What is a Floating Foundation? A floating foundation is a type of foundation constructed by excavating the soil in such a way that the weight of structure built on the soil is nearly equal to the total weight of the ...
Tensile Piles or Uplift Piles – Piles Under Tension – Analysis and Design
Pile foundation that is constructed to resist the uplift forces can be called as Tension Piles. These are also called as uplift piles or anchor piles. In those areas where there are chances of extraction of piles from the ground, ...
What are the Purpose of Dewatering Foundation Excavations?
There are various reasons that enforce dewatering of foundation excavation such as to keep excavation bottom dry, prevent ground water or soil leakage, prevent sand boiling, to prevent upheaval failure, prevent basement floatation. In this article, foundation dewatering motivation are ...
What is Pile Drivability? Factors Influencing Pile Drivability and its Evaluation
What is pile drivability? It is the ability of the pile to be driven to a designated depth without suffering without sustaining damages. The ultimate resistance of soil against a pile, which is driven without suffering any damages using suitable ...
Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection
There are several precautions that need to be considered while inspection and construction of bored pile foundation is preceded. These precautions will be discussed in the following sections. Fig.1: Bored Pile Construction Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection If ...
How to Prepare Engineering Report of Foundation Investigation?
According to Eurocode 7, engineering report of foundation investigation need to be prepared and submitted to the client or owner as part of design process. The report should consider all information and data from historical records, site observation, trial pits, ...