Before the actual construction starts, some stuff needs to be done first. One important stage in that phase, which is also the very first stage is excavation. Excavation of a construction site is not an
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Foundation is a structural part of a building on which a building stands. Foundation transmits and distributes its own load and imposed loads to the soil in such a way that the load bearing capacity of the foundation
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Soil-Particle Size The sizes of particles that make up soil vary over a wide range. Soils are generally called gravel, sand, silt, or clay, depending on the predominant size of particles within the soil. To
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In a previous article, the types of piles according to load transmission and functional behaviour were discussed. In this article named “Classification of Piles: Material Type“, the types of piles according to the type of material are discussed. Classification
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In this article named “Classification of Piles: Load Transmission“, the types of piles according to load transmission and functional behaviour are discussed. Classification of pile with respect to load transmission and functional behaviour End bearing piles (point
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Piles are structural members that are made of steel, concrete, and/or timber. They are used to build pile foundations, which are deep and which cost more than shallow foundations. Despite the cost, the use of
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