Structural engineering

Procedure for construction of foundation starts with a decision on its depth, width, and marking layout for excavation and centerline of foundation. Foundation

A Flow net is a graphical representation of flow of water
through a soil mass. It is a curvilinear net formed by the combination of flow
lines and equipotential

What is a Floating Foundation?
A floating foundation is a type of foundation constructed by excavating the soil in such a way that the weight of structure built

In many urban centers worldwide, the demand for land and space is rapidly outpacing supply, a trend not exempting maritime hubs. The relentless expansion of com

Repair Off-Center Footings during Building Construction
It is sometime hard to position footings in the trench, so contractors often see walls that are not in t

Identification of soil is the first and most important step in soil investigation for engineering works. It is the determination of soil-type through which cruc

Pile foundation is widely used deep foundation for complex geologic conditions with kinds of load conditions, especially for soft soil foundation.  Pile foundat

Obviously, the quality of undisturbed soil sample is considerably significant. This is because crucial engineering properties for foundation design, such as soi

The
bearing capacity of soil is influenced by many factors for instance soil
strength, foundation width and depth, soil weight and surcharge, and spacing
betwee

A soil is said to be permeable when it allows water through it. There are various factors such as void ratio, size, and shape of the particle, degree of saturat