What is a sand pile? How sand piles are made.
How sand piles are made: A pile is made by digging a hole in the ground and filling the hole with sand. These piles are used to consolidate the soil or to increase the bearing capacity as sand can carry more load than soil. By digging the hole with an auger or the bottom end […]
10 factor affecting in selection of foundation | Determination of foundation depth.
The foundation or footing must be placed at the required depth from the ground surface for proper purpose. The vertical distance between the ground surface and the footing base is called the depth of footing (D). Depth of footing depends on ultimate bearing capacity and settlement. Apart from that, the following points have to be […]
meaning of foundation and foundation engineering
Every structure is mainly divided into two parts – one is the superstructure and the other is the sub-structure or foundation. The lowest part of a structure, which is inside the ground, i.e. the lowest part of the structure is called the foundation. It acts as the base of the superstructure. In other words, the […]
Requirements of a satisfactory foundation
What does foundation mean? Every structure is mainly divided into two parts – a superstructure and the other sub-structure or foundation is the lowest part of a structure, which rests inside the soil. That is, the lowest part of the structure is called the foundation. Basic Requirements: 1. The foundation should be constructed in such […]
sub-structure vs superstructure | What is sub-structure and superstructure in Building Construction?
The structure of the building can be divided into two parts. One that lies below the ground is called a sub-structure And another one above the ground that we can see is called the superstructure. Two important structures of building are sub-structure and super structure. Details below….. Sub-structure and super structure: Sub-structure: The lowest part […]
What is the layout? instruments and accessories for layout | layout requirements and precautions
What is the layout? Lay-out is the work of placing a plan on the ground to cut the base of a building. instruments and accessories for layout: 1. Table 2. Olan 3. Bubble tube 8. Chain / tape and arrow 5. Optical Square / Tri Square 6. Ranging rod 6. Spade 6. Lime / chalk […]