Trail pits are the first option considered for soil investigations. Suitable layout for trial pits and its purpose in site investigation is discussed.
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Plate Load Test to Calculate Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Soil
Plate load test is done at site to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil and settlement of foundation under the loads for clayey and sandy soils.
Bearing Capacity of Soil – Types and Calculations
The bearing capacity of soil is defined as the capacity of the soil to bear the loads from the foundation. Safe bearing capacity is used for foundations.
CAUSES OF FAILURE OF GROUND SLOPES
An exposed ground surface that stands at an angle with the horizontal is called slope. Slopes are required in the construction of highway and railway embankments, earth dams, levees and canals. These are constructed by sloping the lateral faces of ...
EFFECT OF WATER TABLE ON SAFE BEARING CAPACITY OF SOIL
The position of ground water has a significant effect on the bearing capacity of soil. Presence of water table at a depth less than the width of the foundation from the foundation bottom will reduce the bearing capacity of the ...
Soil Classification in Excavation for Measurement and Payment
There are three types of soil classification in excavation for measurement and payment. Rate of each soil types differs based on depth of excavation.
BEARING CAPACITY OF COHESIVE SOILS
Bearing capacity of cohesive soils The ultimate bearing capacity of saturated cohesive soils (clay and silt) with low permeability is most critical immediately after construction, before the excess porewater pressure has had time to dissipate i.e. undrained conditions. As time ...
Contact Pressure Distribution Under Foundations
The stability of structure is majorly depends upon soil – foundation interaction. Even though they are of different physical nature, they both must be act together to get required stability. So, It is important to know about the contact pressure ...