Geotech

Foundation is one of the most important parts of the structure. Foundation is defined as that part of the structure that transfers the load from the structure as well as its own weight over a la…

Pile foundations are essential elements in civil engineering, providing support to structures in various soil conditions. These foundations utilize vertical columns known as piles to transfer loa…

What is a site investigation?

Before the engineer can design a foundation intelligently, he must have a reasonably accurate conception of the physical properties and arrangement of the underlying…

For designing shallow foundations, it is necessary to know the bearing capacity of soil at the desired depth. The plate load test is performed on-site to determine the ultimate bearing capacity o…

The behavior of fine-grained cohesive soil depends on its mineral composition, water content, degree of saturation, and structure. In particular, the water content has always been considered an i…