Structural engineering

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

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

There are several precautions that need to be considered while inspection and construction of bored pile foundation is preceded. These precautions will be discu

As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for concrete pour

What is Plate Load Test?
Plate load test is done at site to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil and settlement of foundation under the loads for cla

Soil investigation is carried out to estimate the engineering properties of soils, which depends on soil structure, i.e. nature of soil grains and their arrange

PILES AND PILE CAPS
When the bearing capacity of soil immediately below the structure is insufficient for a spread footing, then piles are used to transfer the

The Pile load capacity calculation will determine the ultimate load the pile foundation can take under service load condition. This capacity is also called as b

Pile integrity test (PIT) is defined as a qualitative evaluation of the integrity of piles. As per ASTM D5882, pile integrity comprises the material’s phy

The installation process and methods of pile foundations are critical components of any construction project, paralleling the importance of the design process.