Dewatering of excavations are required at construction sites generally for foundation works. Various methods for dewatering of excavations are described.
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Corrosion Protection Methods for Underwater Piles
Corrosion protection of underwater piles is essential in case of steel piles. When steel piles are used in seawater, it reacts chemically to form anodes and cathodes resulting in the flow of electricity, which results in the corrosion of anodic ...
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.
Installation of Pile Foundation Using Direct Mud Circulation Method
Direct Mud Circulation method of installation of bored cast in-situ piles is used when working-space is a huge constraint i.e. Industries and power plants.
What is Concrete Pedestal? Construction and Uses of Pedestals
A concrete pedestal is a compression element provided to carry the loads from supported elements like columns, statues etc. to footing below the ground.
Different Types of Failures in RCC Buildings with Case Studies
Types of failures in RCC buildings such as failure due to poor quality concrete, reinforcement corrosion, failure of foundations etc. with case studies are discussed.
Caisson (Pier) Foundation – Types, Construction and Advantages
A caisson foundation also called as pier foundation is a watertight retaining structure. Caisson construction, its types, advantages and functions are discussed.
Types of Pile Foundations Based on Construction Method
There are three types of pile foundations according to their construction methods which are driven piles, cast-in-situ piles, and driven and cast-in-situ piles. Types of Pile Foundations Based on Construction Method 1. Driven Pile Foundations Driven pile foundations can be ...