Boring methods are widely used for subsurface investigations to collect samples, in almost all types of soil, for visual inspection or laboratory testing. There are several boring techniques like auger boring, rotary drilling, wash boring, percussion drilling, auger drilling, and ...
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Difficulties in Soil Stabilization for Road Construction
Soil stabilization is the method of improving soil properties by adding suitable stabilizers to it. It is very important to achieve the required strength for the soil, especially in road construction projects where an unstable base can lead to the ...
Flow Net – Properties and Applications
A Flow net is a graphical representation of flow of water through a soil mass. It is a curvilinear net formed by the combination of flow lines and equipotential lines. Properties and application of flow net are explained in this ...
Permeability of Stratified Soil Deposits
Stratification of soil is nothing but the arrangement of the different layers of soil based on similar properties. In general, natural soil deposits are formed in a stratified manner. The permeability of stratified soils or layered soils is explained in ...
Compaction vs. Consolidation of Soils
Both Compaction and consolidation are responsible to cause a reduction in the volume of soil which is due to the compressibility characteristics of the soil. The differences between these two are tabulated below. Differences between Compaction and Consolidation of Soil ...
Factors Affecting Permeability of Soil
A soil is said to be permeable when it allows water through it. There are various factors such as void ratio, size, and shape of the particle, degree of saturation os soil etc. which are affecting permeability property of soils ...
Field Density of Soil by Rubber Balloon Method
Rubber balloon test method is an in-situ test conducted to determine field density of soils especially compacted soils. Apparatus required, test procedure and calculations of rubber balloon method are explained in this article. Field Density of Soil by Rubber Balloon ...
Subgrade and Subbase for Concrete Slabs
Subgrade and subbase are the foundation of a concrete slab and play critical role in its performance. According to the ACI Code, the subgrade is a compacted and improved natural soil or brought infill whereas subbase is a layer of ...