Dampproofing of Foundation System (IBC)
Damp proofing is applicable when it is ensured that hydrostatic pressure around foundation wall and…
Month: January 2020
Requirements of Foundation Drain (IBC)
A drain should be placed along perimeter of foundation and IBC provided specific recommendation about…
Variation of Bulk Density of Black Cotton Soil
We know bulk density is an important property which is always required in geotechnical engineering…
What is Stress Concentration in Compression Test of Concrete?
Concrete have compressive strength several times more than tensile strength and our purpose is to…
Surface Preparation of Reinforcement for Repair of Reinforced Concrete
Due to many external attacks reinforced concrete is deteriorated; when this deterioration reach to reinforcing…
Assumptions and Their Consequences in Designing Mat Foundation With Rigid Beam Approach
In the previous posts we discuss different parameters of mat foundation design. In this post…
Factor safety in Determining Bearing Capacity
Bearing capacity is the ability of soil to safely carry the pressure placed on the…
What is Slurry Wall? What is the Function of Bentonite there?
Slurry wall technique is used to build water blocking diaphragm walls surrounding open cuts and…
Why is Bentonite Required in Bored Piling Operation?
In bore pile construction shaft excavation is required which requires adequate support to prevent collapse…
How can expansive clay be used as compacted fill under foundation?
This is obvious that swelling clay should not be permitted to fill beneath floors that…