Quicksand Condition – Occurrence Mechanism and Preventive Measures
Quicksand condition is the floatation of particles of cohesionless soil, like fine gravel and sand, due to vertical upward seepage flow. As sand boiling occurs,
A Guide on How to Develop an Efficient Drainage System for a Structure?
During rainy seasons, the danger of water seeping into a structure increases with a rise in the water table. Generally, the corroded reinforcement steel bars ar
What are the Purpose of Dewatering Foundation Excavations?
There are various reasons that enforce dewatering of foundation excavation such as to keep excavation bottom dry, prevent ground water or soil leakage, prevent
How to Prevent Excavation Problems through Good Construction Practices?
Excavation problems during construction usually emerge due to unfavorable groundwater conditions, inclement weather conditions, and slope instability. Proper co
Comprehensive Guide to earthen Construction as an Alternative Low Cost Housing
Earth building technologies are generally used to construct homes. Earthen building is the most economically viable and popular method of building. Other framew
Pressuremeter Test on Soil for In-Situ Stress Strain Determination
What is a Pressuremeter?
A pressuremeter is a device which is used to determine the stress strain relations of in-situ soil by pumping it into the certain depth
Understanding eARNED VALUE ANALYSIS
In construction industry Earned value analysis (EVA) is the one of the most popular and standard approach of measuring a works progress at any given time, also
Pressure Bulb or Stress Isobar Concept
Stress Isobar or Pressure Bulb Concept
An isobar or pressure bulb is a stress contour or a line which connects all points below the ground surface at which the
Understanding dummy Activity in Network Analysis
A Dummy activity is a type of operation in a undertaking network which neither requires any time nor any resource. It is an imaginary activity shown in a undert
How to Use Preloading to Improve Soil Bearing Capacity?
Preloading is an economical and effective soil improvement method that can reduce settlement and increase the bearing capacity of soft soil. In other words, pre