What are Engineering Properties of Soil?
We all use the term engineering properties of soil and index properties of same too…
Soil properties
Geosynthetic Vertical Drains for Preloading Foundation Soil
The modern development of vertical drain methods is geosynthetic drains, though sand drains perform well,…
What is Drainable Water from Soil Pores?
We know when ground water table reached to surface the soil is said to be…
Behavior of Expansive Soil under Raft Foundation
Expansive soil shows volume changes upon change in moisture content in soil and movement is…
Selection of Foundation and Structural System for Expansive Soil
Any one planning to construct foundation for new buildings on expansive soil, some special considerations…
Why are Clays Chosen as Pile Drilling Slurry?
In bored pile construction drilling slurry plays an important role. The slurry is produced by…
Is It Possible to Collect Undisturbed Soil Sample?
The objective of subsurface exploration is to collect information about site condition that are proposed…
What is Driving Energy? Its Significance in Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
The purpose of standard penetration test is to determine penetration resistance of sampler and to…
What is Significance of Plasticity Index of Soil?
Plasticity index This is equal to difference between liquid limit and plastic limit of soil. Plasticity…