What is poorly graded soil?

Q: Discuss the Basic concepts forces acting within embankment zone and on installed soil nails ?

A: Answer Introduction Soil nailing is defined as the insitu reinforcement technique using passive…

Q: Describe the effects of Foundation Installation Below Finished Grade.

A: A foundation is the part of a structure, which connects the structure to the ground, and transfers…

Q: Be familiar with paving materials and applications.   Understand the planning and construction of…

A: Answer:- Paving materials:- Aggregate is a collective term for the mineral materials such as sand,…

Q: What are the various method of the deep-ground improvement?

A: The various method of the deep-ground improvement is given below as, Vibro-compaction is used to…

Q: Define the term soil mechanics ?

A: Answer:- Soil mechanics:- Soil mechanics is a discipline of civil engineering involving the study of…

Q: Explain the Pre-loading methods for ground improvement ?

A: The load or stress from the buildings or any corresponding infrastructural projects is received or…

Q: Define Modification Factors for Footing Depth.

A: The modification factor can be defined as, the quantitative measure which gave the degree of…

Q: Just give any idea about design of one way continuous slab problem given

A: As the question requires only  idea to solve one way continuous design slabs. So it requires only…

Q: Define Modification Factors for Eccentric and Inclined Loads.

A: Modification factor for the column for inclined and eccentric loading: Eccentric loading: The load…

Q: Define the Design methods for EN 1997-1 requires spread foundations ?

A: The Design methods for EN 1997-1 requires spread foundations are:

Q: Define about Lime Stabilization ?

A: Soil stabilization is the process of altering the soil properties for compatible application. The…

Q: Define about Settlement of Foundations on Coarse-grained Soils ?

A: The settlement is the deflection at the foundation due to loading due to reduction of air voids in…

Q: Explain Improvement Techniques of Deep-Ground.

A: Techniques of deep ground improvement are useful for projects where unconsolidated, loose soils…

Q: Define the Drained sliding resistance ?

A: Sliding resistance is a simple concept. The classical laws of friction governing a rectangular block…

Q: How to construct a swimming pool in a significantly expansive soil in a residential area

A: Solution: The Building Code  generally establishes five classifications of expansiveness…

Q: Calculate the amount of soil that need to be excavated for wall footing that has a depth of (h).…

A: Que:- Calculate the amount of soil that needs to be excavated for wall footing that has a depth of…

Q: Describe what is Cohesive Soil Backfill?

A: Cohesive soils would really be harmful to the retaining wall because they would continue to expand…

Q: What is meant by good grading

A: Grading - The process to determine the size of particles distribution of aggregates, sieve analysis…

Q: Define Soil Stabilization.

A: Soil stabilization:

Q: Define Reinforced Earth.

A: The reinforced earth is defined as “the composite material formed by the soil with low bearing…

Q: : 1- EARTHEN EXCAVATIONS, STRIP FOUNDATION 2-THE LIGHT CONCRETE LAYER UNDER THE FOUNDATION…

A: Given Details in Question:

Q: subject : Geotechnical Design Book : PRINCIPLE OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

A: Solution-

Q: Define Pile and Pier Foundations.

A: Pile Foundation is a type of deep foundation in which piles are installed in the ground for…

Q: Describe hydraulic fill in detail.

A: Hydraulic fill is material that is dredged from from a borrow area or borrow pit and placed at a…

Q: 1. What are the steps of excavation and backfill works for soil that contains groundwater?

A: 1. Earthwork excavation and backfilling of soil are very important for the construction of…

Q: Write down the intended functions for foundation drains

A: Foundation drains can be defined as it is an exterior drainage system installed on the outer face of…

Q: 2. Please describe the construction process of slurry wall protection bored pile.

A: A slurry wall is a method used to build reinforced concrete walls in areas which is nearby open…

Q: How does the Information on surface conditions necessary for planning construction techniques?

A: Information on surface conditions is very much necessary for planning construction techniques is…

Q: What is the correct representation of the soil?

A: this question is taken from the topic soil classification in soil mechanics: the explanation is…

Q: What is soil set-up factor?

A: The bearing capacity is the major factor in the geotechnical engineering. The scientists have…

Q: Briefly describe the soil nailing technique ?

A: Solution: Soil nailing is  used as a construction technique  that basically allows the safe over…

Q: What is Soil stabilization?

A: Soil stabilization is a method of mixing and blending certain materials to improve the properties of…

Q: Define shallow foundations ?

A: when we are constructing the structure consist of majorly two structure like superstructure that is…

Q: Define floating slab foundation?

A: Floating slabs are the slab that lay over the soil without anchorage. Floating slab sometimes called…

Q: Be familiar with paving materials and applications. Understand the planning and construction of…

A: Various types of work required earthwork section of construction contract are grading, excavating,…

Q: Describe the aspects which should be considered when selecting a building site and provide examples…

A: There are numerous factors that go into locating, assessing, and getting new locations.

Q: Explain and draw the soil improvement framework for conducting soil improvement work for a…

A: The design of a structure which is economical and safe to construct, is durable and has low…

Q: Describe the Relating Soil Conditions and Foundation Types.

A: Foundations are the structural members that transfer the load from the superstructure to the soil.…

Q: How do we know what kind of soil is below the surface when we intend to build a building?

A: The soil below any building is examined by soil exploration method. The knowledge of subsoil…

Q: What are the Effects of high groundwater on foundation and basement design?

A: Effects of high groundwater on foundation and basement design are : 1- Reduction of soil bearing…

Q: Write F if True and T if False Soil test are done sometimes before any projects.

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Q: Describe the installation procedure of Launched soil nails.

A: Soil nailing is a restorative step of building to handle fragile organic soils surfaces or even as a…

Q: What advantage does Field permeability determinations offer over laboratory tests?

A: Advantages of Field permeability determinations offer over laboratory tests are : 1) In the natural…

Q: On large construction sites, why the surface grade changed?

A: In civil engineering and landscape architectural design, grading is the task of ensuring a level…

Q: What are the various methods for determining permeability?

A: Permeability is the capacity of a rock layer to transmit water or other fluids, such as oil. The…

Q: Explain wash boring method of soil investigation?

A: Wash boring method: This boring method is very popular because the equipment used in this method are…

Q: Describe about the Shallow Foundations—Design and Installation Criteria?

A: Footings are generally the lowermost supporting part of the structure known as sub structure and are…

Q: Define drained condition ?

A: Note: These are the terms related to the word drainage which means draining of water from the soil…