Soil Liquefaction and Engineering Perspective
The process known as soil liquefaction occurs when a block of soil suddenly behaves more like a liquid than a solid. The most common scenario for liquefaction is when an applied force, such as...
Category: Geotechnical Design
Complete Guide to Shotcrete and Construction Aspects
Shotcrete is a material that is used in the construction industry. It is a mixture of concrete and aggregate that is sprayed onto surfaces. Shotcrete can be applied to any surface, but it’s most...
Types of Rocks – 3 main types
Mainly there are three types of rocks namely, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic rock. Rock or the bedrock is very important in civil and structural engineering designs. Even for a shallow foundation if...
Soil Stabilization Chemical and Mechanical Methods
Soil stabilization is a technique used to improve the condition of the ground to have a higher bearing capacity by modifying the engineering properties of soil. Soil stabilization methods adopted in the construction industry...
Consolidation Settlement [simply explained]
Consolidation settlement is a different kind of settlement that we experience when compared to the other type of settlement of foundations. Mainly, there are two types of settlements. Immediate Settlement Time dependant settlement which...