Foundation, Concrete and Earthquake Engineering

The principal factors effecting the shearing strength of cohesion less soil are 1) Shape of particles 2) Gradation 3) De...

Source of Shear strength of Cohesionless Soil The friction between the particles cohesionless soil like sand and non-plastic silts pro...

The various components of a mix are proportioned so that the resulting concrete has adequate strength, proper workability for placing and ...

Electrical stabilization of cohesive soil is performed using a process known as Electro-osmosis. A direct current (D.C) is supplied throug...

The stain energy released during an earthquake travels as seismic waves in all directions through the earth's layer, reflecting and re...

In region of high seismic risk, structural frames proportioned to resist forces induced by earthquake motion should satisfy the requiremen...

Effective Span length : A structure is generally represented by a simple line diagram using a center line distances between column and b...

The degree of hydration of cement can be determined by different means. But, unfortunately, the application of these method to commercial...

Earthquake A type of earth movement that locally gives rise to engineering problems is called the earthquake.Whenever the earth is sud...

Structure may subject to adverse effect from local damage from severe local abnormal loads in addition to conventional design load, which ...

Sand drains Sand drains is a process of radial consolidation which increase rate of drainage in the rate of drainage in the embankment b...

Based on the level of necessity of remaining safe and functional during any post disaster period e.g. after a cyclone, or an earthquake, b...

Besides the strength of material, the stiffness of a material is frequently of equal importance. Other mechanical properties such as hardn...