Engineering Properties of Soil The following properties of soil are taken into consideration while dealing with soil as a construction material. Cohesion Angle of internal friction Capillarity Permeability Elasticity Compressibility 1. Cohesion It is the internal molecular attraction which resists the rupture or shear of a material. Cohesion is derived in the fine grained soils … Read more
What is Liquid Limit of Soil? When water is added to dry soil, it changes its state of consistency from hard to soft. If we add water to a fine grained soil, then water will change its consistency from hard to semi hard. If we continue to add more water then again the soil will … Read more
This method of rock classification was introduced by Deer & Miller in the year 1996. Two parameters are considered while classifying rocks on this method, which are Uniaxial compressive strength Modulus of elasticity Step by Step Method to Classify Rock Based on Engineering Parameters) This method of rock classification consists of 3 steps, as given … Read more
This simple and quick field test will give you a rough idea of bearing capacity of soil. Procedure Excavate a pit of required depth. (preferably equal to the depth of foundation) Take a solid ball or square cube of known weight and dimension. Drop the ball or square cube several times, from a known height … Read more
Techniques Used for Improving Bearing Capacity of Soil The following techniques can be used for improving bearing capacity of soil as per the site condition. Increasing depth of foundation Draining the soil Compacting the soil Confining the soil Replacing the poor soil Using grouting material Stabilizing the soil with chemicals 1. Increasing Depth of Foundation … Read more
Classification Based on Degree of Weathering of Rock Mass Rocks can be classified on the basis of its degree of wreathing. These type of rock classification gives the engineer qualitative idea of rock mass. This type of classification is generally done on site and only by a through visual inspection rocks can be classified. While … Read more
Modulus of Elasticity of Rock Modulus of elasticity of rocks depend upon several factors, such as, Type of rock Porosity Grain size Water content Value of modulus of elasticity can be determined by static or dynamic methods. Higher value of modulus of elasticity indicates good quality rock having sound composition. Typical values of modulus of … Read more
Rocks can be classified on site, on the basis of its physical appearance. By making a through visual inspection we can ascertain the engineering properties of rocks. Field classification of rocks gives us logical insight about the suitability of rocks for engineering purpose. This type of classification is known as geological or lithological classification of … Read more
Rock Classification On the basis of genesis or mode of origin, rocks are classified into following three major groups. Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks 1. Igneous Rocks These types of rocks are formed by the solidification of molten magma in the interior of the earth. When a rock is formed by cooling and solidification … Read more
Depth of Soil Exploration Exploration, in general, should be carried out to a depth up to which the increase in pressure due to structural loading is likely to cause perceptible settlement or shear failure of foundation. This depth is known as depth of exploration, which depends upon the following factors. Type of structure Load on … Read more