The moisture content or water content of soil mass is a quantitative measure of the wetness of a soil sample. Mathematically, water content for a… Read More »How to determine the Water Content of Soil? (7 Methods)
Soil Liquefaction occurs when a saturated or partially saturated soil loses its strength and stiffness under cyclic loadings such as an earthquake or sudden change… Read More »Soil Liquefaction
Foundation is one of the most important elements of a structure, the purpose of which is to transfer load from structure to the ground by… Read More »Types of Foundation
Soil-cement is a mixture of soil and measured amount of cement, and water compacted at high density. They all together form a hardened mixture like… Read More »What is Soil-Cement?
Geotechnical investigations are necessary to obtain information about the physical properties of soil earthworks and foundations for proposed structures. Geological Investigations should be conducted for… Read More »Geotechnical Investigations
Machine foundation is designed so that the dynamic forces of the machine are safely transmitted to the soil through the foundation. The machine foundation should… Read More »Machine Foundation
Retaining means to hold back the masses or loose soil where conditions make it impractical to let those masses assume their natural shape. The retaining… Read More »Advancements in Retaining Walls
Soil nailing is a technique used to improve the soil and stabilize the slopes. It is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls etc. to make… Read More »Soil Nailing