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Various types of soil movements occur disregard of the stresses imposed on the ground by foundations. Causes and suitable foundations for ground movements are discussed.

Uncased cast in situ piles are used where the ground does not disturb pile hole with soil or water falling in it. Types and uses of this pile is discussed.

Underwater exploration is commonly required for the structures which are constructed in/under water. The foundations of the structures like bridge piers, pipelines, port structures, and oil well pl

Unified soil classification system is adopted by ASTM D-2487-98 and IS: 1498-1970 for classification and identification of soils for general engineering purpose. Unified Soil Classification System

The uniformity coefficient (Cu), curvature coefficient (Cc) and the effective size (D10) are the grading characteristics of the soil. These are the geometric properties of a grading curve that desc

Uplift pressure, which is also known as hydrostatic uplift, is an upward pressure applied to a structure that has the potential to raise it relative to its surroundings. It is the condition of

There are two methods of ground improvement or soil stabilization, i.e. by using surface rolling and by using vibro-stabilization methods. While surface rolling method is used for stabilizing or co

Soil instability is the inclination of soil for upward, lateral, or downward movement due to natural factors like pore water pressure, cracking, earthquakes, etc. It is crucial to understand the fa

Foundation is one of the most vital elements of a structure as its safety and performance affect the entire building. Any kind of negligence during the construction of foundations would mean compro

Wet, moist and damp subgrade are classified based on its water content. Varying water content affects the performance of subgrades hugely, therefore, it becomes important to study the behaviour of