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Application of Effective Stress Concept in the Analysis of Cohesive Soils

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The application of load on a saturated soil increases the pore water pressure. This sets up a hydraulic gradient which causes the water to...
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Geotechnical Engineering

Evaluation of Surcharge Pressure of Pad Foundations on Retaining Walls

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Surcharge pressure on earth retaining walls can arise from different sources such as loads from adjacent buildings, fills, roadways and traffic actions, construction activities,...
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Foundations

Sheet Pile Walls and their Uses

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Sheet pile walls are thin retaining walls constructed to retain earth, water, or any other fill material. They are typically thinner than masonry or...
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Geotechnical Engineering

Recommended Depth of Exploration for Site Investigation

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Soil is a complex and highly variable product of nature, and the extent of this variation is known in advance. As a result, site...
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Steel Structures

Design of Moment-Resisting Column Base Plates

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In the design of portal frames and other steel structures, moment-resisting bases can be provided if large lateral forces and bending moments are anticipated....
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Geotechnical Engineering

Plates on Elastic Foundation

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Many problems of practical importance can be related to the solution of plates resting on an elastic foundation. Reinforced concrete pavements of highways and...
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Geotechnical Engineering

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction of Soils

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The modulus of subgrade reaction ks (also called the coefficient of subgrade reaction of soil) is the ratio between the pressure against a flat...
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Foundations

Difference Between Pile Load Test and Pile Integrity Test

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Pile foundations are slender structures used to transmit superstructure load to firmer sub-soil stratum beneath the natural ground surface. They can also be used...
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Foundations

Design of Pile Cap Using Staad Foundation Advanced

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Pile caps are rigid plate structures that are used to transfer superstructure load from columns to a group of piles. They are usually subjected...
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Journals

Modeling of Soils Using Isogeometric Analysis

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Researchers from the Department of Construction Sciences, Lund University, Sweden have presented isogeometric analysis as an alternative to finite element analysis for modelling of...
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Foundations

Massive Diaphragm Wall Reinforcement Installation (Video and Discussion)

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A video was recently shared on Linkedin showing a huge and long reinforcement cage for a diaphragm wall being put in place. Please watch...
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Foundations

Design of Pile Foundation System for Bridge Piers

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Piles are the most preferred type of foundation for supporting the piers of overhead bridges. They offer greater resistance to vertical and horizontal actions...
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