Geotechnical Engineering

What is Gabions? – Stainless Steel Gabions – Types

Posted on January 14, 2021
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Whether you’re looking for erosion control at your project or want to use them as other architectural elements in the building, gabions have a lot to offer. They not only prevent soil erosion on coasts but are also best in preventing slides or washouts. You can use different types of…continue reading →

Foundation Failure – (Read it before its TOO Late)

Posted on September 9, 2019
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A foundation failure is when it is no longer able to support the full weight of the building due to movement of soil and excessive settlement. In such cases, the building may sink or may topple over altogether due to inadequate bearing capacity. Many foundation fail just because of improper…continue reading →

Isolated footing: A type of Shallow footing (DISCOVERED)

Posted on August 25, 2019
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Isolated footing transmits the load of a single column to the underneath soil. It is also termed as spread footing because it spreads the concentrated load on the column to on a wider soil area so that stress intensity is reduced. Isolated footing is regarded as the most economical footing,…continue reading →

Standard Proctor Test – Procedure – Apparatus – Calculation

Posted on January 27, 2019
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Maximum dry Density of soil is determined in the laboratory with the help of Standard Proctor Test standardized by ASTM D698 and AASHTO T99. So this read explains in depth, the significance, background, apparatus and procedure of the standard proctor test. Basics of Soil Compaction It is worth mentioning, that…continue reading →

Advantages and Disadvantages of Raft Foundation

Posted on December 27, 2018
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Manifold advantages of raft foundation and trifling disadvantages of mat foundation are the two basic reasons for increased usage and opting of raft foundation aka mat foundation. So in this read I will be going to explain in-depth the various benefits of raft foundation. Raft foundation which is also sometimes…continue reading →

Physical Classification of Rocks [With EXAMPLES]

Posted on October 9, 2018
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So you are actually looking for details on physical classification of rocks and are unable to find some resourceful and in-depth guide. Don’t worry here I am with another useful guide exploring different types of rocks based on its physical appearances and its classification based on how it looks. There…continue reading →

Plate Bearing Test (Complete Guide WITH PICTURES)

Posted on September 27, 2018
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Plate Bearing Test also known as plate load test or static loading test, is an in-situ load bearing test of soil. The activity of plate bearing test is performed in order to determine the bearing capacity of soil underneath that is likely to take the anticipated load of temporary or…continue reading →

Use of Bentonite Slurry in Pile Foundation

Posted on August 29, 2018
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The uses of Bentonite Slurry in Pile Foundation and diaphragm walling wherein the bentonite is defined as excavation supporting slurry, lining tube or drilling mud are very similar and are considered one and the same. Due to the application of Bentonite slurry in construction it is sometimes referred as retainer,…continue reading →