Foundation, Concrete and Earthquake Engineering

Analysis model that are used in computer software SAFE, finite elements are formed from object based model. Rectangular finite element mes...

We have already have idea about modulus of subgrade reaction and evaluation factor foundation stiffness . This terms are important in this...

In the previous post we have discussed about bituminous curing compounds. In this post we will learn chemical compounds that are used to f...

In the last post we have learned importance of finishing of concrete . The main purpose is to render aesthetic look of concrete . But in s...

In modern construction process many difficulties are resolved by application of different equipment and chemical compounds. Once water cur...

Through finishing process, concrete becomes ready for service. This is the last step of production of concrete following by mixing, trans...

In the last posts about mat foundation , we have discussed many parameters that are used in analysis and design of mat foundation. Say the...

At first we will learn why membrane curing for concrete is required. This is due to deficiency of water i.e. the region where water short...

Lime treatment of expansive soil like black cotton soil together with fly-ash and cement is known as calcium based treatment. The aim of...

We have discussed earlier about lime stabilization for black cotton soil . Lime stabilization is the oldest treatment method for expansive...

Many aspects of compaction and specially compaction by vibration of concrete have already discussed in previous posts. Vibrators have cap...

The most common problem that expansive soil can result in slab on grade foundation is expansion pressure exerted to slab and resulting i...

We have learned about different compaction process of concrete in previous posts. In the recent post we have discussed about over vibratio...

In the previous post we have discussed many topics about properties of black cotton soil and foundation considerations of these type of ...

Concrete mass is expected to be dense and heavy material. Concrete is a solid mass that are formed by bonding action of hydrated cement wi...

We all know the amount of water is very important to have perfect hydration of cement and water/cement ratio is one of the most important ...

Vibration is a mechanical process to achieve well compacted concrete . During compaction process, it is the main concern for supervisor or...

Flexural rigidity of mat and soil modulus of subgrade reactions are not common term to foundation engineers who are analyzing and designi...

We all know the general constituents of concrete . Other than aggregate , water and important cement, some materials, called admixtures a...

During mixing process of concrete air get entrapped into the concrete mix . This entrapping process also happened during transporting and ...

When a differential settlement of greater degree is suspected for shallow foundation , raft or mat foundations are used. In case of soil ...

In the previous post we have learned about rigid beam method for raft foundation analysis . In this post we will learn overall idea of al...

In the previous post we tried to find answer of different query about mat foundation . Here we will try to make relation between mat thick...