Foundation Soil Improvement Methods

1.1 Introduction Foundation soil improvement: Method of soil improvement: 1.2 Mechanical compaction Purpose: Equipment: 1. Smooth wheeled roller 2. Vibratory roller 3. Impact rammer 1.3 Preloading 1.4 Sand compaction pile and stone column Sand compaction pile: Stone column: 1.5 Soil stabilization by the use of admixture Types of admixture: 1. Soil cement admixture 2. Soil … Read more

Well Foundation Types and Construction

1.1 Introduction, type and shape of well foundation Types of well foundation 1. Open well 2. Pneumatic caissons 3. Box caissons Shape of well foundation 1. Circular well 2. Doub D-well 3. Double octagonal well 4. Twin circular well 5. Rectangular wall 1.2 Component of well foundation 1.3 Depth of well foundation 1. Minimum grip … Read more

Lateral Earth Pressure Theories

Lateral Earth Pressure, Rankine Theory, Active Earth Pressure, Passive Earth Pressure, Retaining Wall, Soil Mechanics, Civil Engineering

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