Water Proofing of Foundation Wall (IBC)

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At first we will learn about ground water control according to IBC. Where it is found that ground water table is at equal or more than 15...
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Geologic and Geotechnical Investigation for Seismic Design of Foundation

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Dear reader we have already discussed about seismic site classification and seismic design criteria according to international building ...

Controlled Low-Strength Material to Support Foundation (IBC)

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Dear reader this is relatively new term in this blog, controlled low-strength material; this are used to establish structural fill/backfil...

Structural Phenomena except Cracking in Black Cotton Soil

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Other structural phenomena associated with black cotton soil except cracking are  •Gilgais •Slickensides •Structural sphenoid ag...

How is Specimen of Collapsible Soil Collected?

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Dear reader we are discussing here only collapse test. We know it is very difficult to predict behavior of collapsible soil and our attem...

Fill and Grading of Foundation Site's Requirements in Flood Hazard Areas, IBC

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All over the world there have many destruction related to natural disaster like flood. With the different flood control measures, we tried...

Grading Around Building Foundation Site (IBC)

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Dear reader we know surrounding condition of foundation also influences foundation performance. Dear reader here we will discuss about si...

Dimensions Requirements for Deep Foundation (IBC)

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International building code provides some requirements about dimensions of deep foundation . The requirements are classifies as precast an...
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Recommended Concrete Cover for Foundation (IBC)

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Dear reader we know concrete need cover to avoid exposure of its reinforcements. The purposes are corrosion control, fire protection and...

Himalayan Thrust Faulting Released Energy (M-7.8 Nepal Earthquake)

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A devastating earthquake hit Nepal having magnitude 7.8 April 25, 2015 with epicenter 77 Km North West of capital Kathmandu. Many sites a...

How to Mitigate Foundation Settlement on Collapsible Soil?

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Different methods are suggested to handle collapsible soil. In most problematic soils , it is the best way to remove all soils that can pr...

Concrete/Grout Strength for Foundation Construction (IBC)

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Dear reader in our previous posts we have provided information about concrete strength for foundation and piling work according to diffe...
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How to Determine Shear Wave Velocity for Earthquake Design, IBC

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In our last post we have learnt that IBC classify site as Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E and Class F for earthquake design . ...

Site Classification for Earthquake Design, IBC

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The site classification is usually related to earthquake design . In our few upcoming posts, we will try to introduce IBC requirements in ...