Excavation of Foundation in Water Logged Sites
Excavation of Foundation in Water Logged Sites
Excavation of foundation in water logged sites poses a great problem for the site engineer. There are various methods...
Methods of Site Exploration
The methods commonly adopted for site exploration are:
(i) Test pits
(ii) Probing
(iii) Sub-surface sounding
(iv) Boring
(v) Geo-physical method.
Methods to Improve Bearing Capacity of soils
Some of the methods to improve bearing capacity of soils:
Increasing the depth of the footing is the simplest method of improve the bearing capacity...
Foundations in Black Cotton Soils
Foundations in Black Cotton Soils:
The following methods are generally adopted to meet the characteristics of foundations in black cotton soils,
(1) Foundation loads are limited...
Depth and Spacing of Trial Pits or Bore Holes
Depth and Spacing of Trial Pits or Bore Holes
The location and the spacing of trial pits or bore holes for a particular site require...
Inverted Arch Foundation
Inverted Arch Foundation
Inverted Arch Footing/Foundation is used to be provided for multi-storeyed buildings in olden times. However, with the advent of reinforced cement concrete...
Setting out of Foundations
Setting out of Foundations
Before Commencement, of the excavation of trenches for foundation, a setting out plan is prepared on paper. The setting out plan...
Geo-Physical Method of Soil Exploration
Geo-Physical Method of Soil Exploration
Geo-physical methods are used when soil exploration is to be carried out over large area and where speed is of...
Cofferdam – Types of Cofferdam
Cofferdam - Types of Cofferdam
A cofferdam may be defined as a temporary structure that is constructed on a river or a lake or any...
Grillage Foundations – Steel & Timber Grillage
Grillage Foundation - Steel & Timber Grillage
Grillage foundation is used when heavy structural loads from columns, piers or stanchions are required to be transferred...