Machine foundations are special types of foundations required for machines, machine tools and heavy equipments which have wide range of speeds, loads and operating conditions. These foundations are designed considering the shocks and vibrations (dynamic forces) resulting from operation of ...
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Integrity Testing of Concrete Piles for Proper Functioning
Integration testing of concrete piles are conducted for proper functioning of pile foundations. This test is carried out before construction of pile caps.
DESIGN ISSUES IN PILE FOUNDATIONS
Pile foundations are one of the type of deep foundation. These foundations transfer load deeper to the hard strata much below the ground surface. But there are certain issues in the design of pile foundations related to selection of type ...
Soil Tests Required for Deep Foundations
Soil tests required for deep foundation to ensure the bearing capacity of the soil to support the loads from deep foundation. Types of soil tests for deep foundations are discussed.
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 ...
MICROPILES FOUNDATION INSTALLATION METHOD
Micropiles are deep foundation used when very limited space or headroom is available for execution with conventional pile rigs. These piles are also called as minipiles, pin piles, needle piles and root piles. Micropiles are small diameter bored cast-insitu piles ...
Concreting of Pile Foundations – Workability and Quality of Concrete for Piles
Concreting of pile foundations requires quality and workability of concrete to be maintained for durable construction of pile foundations with required strength. The grade of concrete, its workability, consistency and mixing for concreting of pile foundation is discussed in this ...
Determination of Piles Settlement by Load Test
Determination of settlement of pile foundations by load test method, equipment required, procedure and reporting of results in discussed. Equipment for Pile Settlement Determination Test Various types of equipments are required for determination of settlement of pile foundations. Following is ...