1.1 Definition and type of earth pressure Lateral earth pressure: Lateral earth pressure = K * over burden stress or, σh = K* σv or, σh = K* γZ where, K = Coefficient of lateral pressure Types of lateral earth pressure: 1. Earth pressure at rest 2. Active earth pressure 3. Passive earth pressure 1.2 … Read more
1.1 Purpose, importance and types of foundation Types of foundation: A. Shallow foundation Types of shallow foundation: 1. Strip / Continuous footing 2. Spread / Isolated footing 3. Combined footing 4. Strap / Cantilever footing 5. Mat / Raft foundation B. Deep foundation Types of deep foundation: 1. Pile foundation 2. Pier foundation 3. Well … Read more
1.1 Soil investigation and soil exploration Soil investigation: The process of collecting information about subsurface and taking sample to determine profile of natural soil deposits and engineering properties of soil. Soil exploration: The field and laboratory studies carried out for obtaining necessary information about sub soil characteristics including the position of ground water table. Objective … Read more
1.1 Purpose, importance and types of foundation Purpose / Importance: Types of foundation: A. Shallow foundation Types of shallow foundation: 1. Strip / Continuous footing 2. Spread / Isolated footing 3. Combined footing 4. Strap / Cantilever footing 5. Mat / Raft foundation B. Deep foundation Types of deep foundation: 1. Pile foundation 2. Pier … Read more