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In-situ Soil testing In-situ soil testing is necessary to obtain the soil property information, to measure groundwater pressure, to gather the moisture content and other important data points. In-situ soil testing can be accomplished in a variety of different ways. Every soil test has its own place and benefit. Following are the in-situ tests which … Read more
Determinate and Indeterminate structures A structure is an arrangement of a number of components like slabs, beams, columns, walls, foundations and many others, which are in equilibrium. For this structure to exist, it has to satisfy the fundamental criteria of strength, stiffness, economy, durability and compatibility. It is generally classified into two categories for analysis, … Read more
Civil engineering software used for drafting and visualization AutoCAD Civil engineering software – AutoCAD is a computer-aided software drafting program. It is used for drafting of buildings, foundations, bridges etc. It has 2D and 3D drafting applications. With the help of this software, accurate 2D drawings can be drawn for any engineering domain. This also … Read more
Machine foundations and their vibration analysis Analysis and the design of the machine foundations involves careful evaluation of the vibration characteristics of the foundation system. This type of foundation undergoes dynamic loads which develop the vibratory motions which are taken by the soil below the foundation. This effect caused by the vibratory motions on the soil … Read more
Long-term Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Internal or external restraints in a concrete structural element may resist free shrinkage of concrete, over time this leads to Shrinkage Cracking. In concrete structures, the volumetric reduction that happen due to the loss of moisture by evaporation is known as the shrinkage of concrete. This deformation is time dependent … Read more
Soil Nailing Soil nailing is a ground improvement technique which is used to reinforce soil to make it more stable. Soil nailing is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls etc. to make it more stable. The faces of steep slopes are usually protected by shotcrete and mesh for temporary works and by either cast-in-place concrete … Read more
Reinforced soil is the combination of compacted earth fill with tensile reinforcement to create an earth structure. The properties and performance of this earth structure depend on the bonding between the soil and reinforcement. The layout of reinforcement is done between the layers of compacted earth fill, which is an essential part of the construction … Read more
Factors affecting Compaction of soil Compaction of the soil is the process where the dry density of soil is increased by reducing air content or air voids present in the soil. This process is an essential part of the construction of any structure, as it strengthens the soil. Many factors influence the degree with which … Read more
Methods of Underwater Repair of Concrete Structures Underwater concrete structures are prone to damage due to many reasons. There are some methods which are specially adapted to repair these damages. Care should be taken to ensure that the damaged area is not contaminated before the application of the repair material. The material used for the … Read more