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.

Purpose of Site Exploration

The purpose of site exploration is to collect complete details of the site to enable the designer to take following decisions, (i) To fix the...

Foundation or Footings

Foundation or Footings is defined as the lowest part of a structure which provides a base and stability for the super-structure . The term...