Punching shear is a failure mechanism in structural members like slabs and foundation by shear under the action of concentrated loads. Calculations of punching shear is discussed.
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Types of Soil Movements -Causes and Recommended Suitable Foundations
Various types of soil movements occur disregard of the stresses imposed on the ground by foundations. Causes and suitable foundations for ground movements are discussed.
Types of Pile Driving Equipments -Applications, Advantages and Details
There are several machines and equipment which are employed for pile driving during construction. These machines and tools are discussed.
Uncased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types and Uses
Uncased cast in situ piles are used where the ground does not disturb pile hole with soil or water falling in it. Types and uses of this pile is discussed.
Cased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types, Uses and Advantages
Cased piles consist a shell around it and these piles when casted in site are called cased cast-in-situ concrete piles. Types and advantages of these piles are discussed.
Spacing and Skin Friction in Pile Group Construction
Pile foundation spacing and skin friction in a pile group decides the design of pile foundation, its efficiency and capacity in any pile construction.
Buoyancy Rafts or Hollow Box Foundations or Floating Foundations in Building Construction
Buoyancy rafts or hollow box foundations also known as the floating foundations is a type of deep foundation is used in building construction on soft and weak soils.
Vibration Analysis of Machine Foundations
Machine Foundation is subjected to dynamic loads. These loads develop the vibratory motions which will transmit into the soil below the foundation. The effect on soil caused by these vibrations is analyzed using principles of soil dynamics and theory of ...