Site investigation and Soil exploration: Field penetration tests and their suitability

Site investigation and Soil exploration

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

Introduction to Foundation and Machine Foundation

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