A crust raft foundation can be compared to a ground-bearing reinforced concrete floor slab with thickenings under the columns and walls. Differential settlement can occur due to, either variations in the imposed surface loading, or by disparity in sub-soil settlement. ...
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Driven Cast In-Situ Concrete Piles Construction Process
Driven cast in-situ concrete piles are constructed by driving a closed-ended hollow steel or concrete casing into the ground and filling it with concrete.
Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures
Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures The allowable settlement is defined as the acceptable amount of settlement of the structure and it usually includes a factor of safety. The allowable settlement depends on many factors, including the following: The Type ...
What is Foundation Settlement? Its Types and Causes
Settlement of foundation, differential settlement of foundation and uniform settlement of foundation occurs due to types of soil under the foundation.
Rubble Soling Under Floors and Foundations
Hard core soling can be done either by bricks or by rubble stones laid under floors / foundations, hand packed or as per specifications or requirement at site. Soling under floors, foundations and pavements provides cushion as well as strong ...
All About Pile Foundation
Pile foundations are the part of a structure used to carry and transfer the load of the structure to the bearing ground located at more depth below ground surface. Topics Covered in this presentation are: Pile Foundation Pile Design Pile ...
Excavation For Foundation Procedure, Setting Out, Safety Measures and Dewatering
Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation.
Floating Caissons
In certain cities and even countries the demand for land and space is rapidly exceeding the supply. Maritime centers do not escape from this reality, the continuous expansion of commercial maritime traffic and activities in seaports due to increases in ...