Need for Soil Sampling A satisfactory design of a foundation depends upon the accuracy with which the various soil parameters required for the design are obtained. The accuracy of the soil parameters depends upon the accuracy with which representative soil samples are obtained from the field. Sampling is carried out in order that soil and … Read more
Aggregates for Asphalt Concrete The amount of aggregates for asphalt concrete mixtures is generally 90 to 95 percent by weight and 75 to 85 percent by volume. Aggregates are primarily responsible for the load supporting capacity of a pavement. Aggregate has been defined as any inert mineral material used for mixing in graduated particles or … Read more
DESCRIPTION OF ROCK MASS CHARACTERISTICS Standardized geologic mapping and logging procedures should be used for describing rock mass characteristics. The types of information collected will depend on site access, extent of rock outcrops, and the criticality of the proposed structure to be constructed on or in the rock mass. A method proposed by the International … Read more
Core Recovery and RQD (Rock Quality Designation) The easiest way to characterize the amount of material recovered during rock coring is to calculate “core recovery” as the amount (i.e. length) of recovered material divided by the total length of the core run (presented as a percentage). Rock Quality Designation (RQD) is a modified core recovery … Read more
How to Select Soil & Rock Properties for Engineering Design? A rational approach for selecting soil & rock properties for engineering design can be summarized as a logical twelve-step procedure that covers the 3 primary stages i.e. Site Investigation and Field Testing, Laboratory Testing and Interpretation, and Engineering Design This step-by-step process is presented on … Read more
ABSOLUTE VISCOSITY TEST OF BITUMEN Reference IS: 1206 (Part 2) – Method for Testing Tar and Bitumen Materials: Determination of Absolute Viscosity Test Equipment The following testing equipment is needed to measure absolute viscosity of viscosity graded paving bitumen (IS:73-2006) at 60 C in accordance with IS:1206 (Part 2) (similar to ASTM D 2171), which … Read more
Types of Rollers Depending upon the project requirement and soil to be compacted, different types of rollers are used for compaction work. The various types of rollers which are used for compaction are: Cylindrical Rollers Sheepsfoot Rollers Pneumatic tyred Rollers Smooth wheeled Rollers Vibratory Rollers Grid Rollers The following types of road rollers are generally … Read more
How to Cure Concrete in Cold Weather? Curing concrete becomes a more challenging job in colder days. Heavy snowfall and excessive humidity in the air are a few typical sights of the winter season which prevent concrete slabs from hardening properly in time. When temperature goes below 0 degree Celsius or minus 7 degree Celsius, … Read more
Root Pile Construction Root piles are very small diameter piles (generally 60 mm to 135 mm). Length of the root piles generally vary within 4 m to 30 m. The concept of root pile was first introduced by an Italian engineer named F. Lizzi. His primary concern behind root pile development was to do underpinning … Read more
Construction of Low Cost Brick Walkway The primary aim for construction of a walkway is to provide easy access within a garden, awn or yard. Because in rainy season, water collected on the ground surface makes it sloppy or muddy. This causes difficulty in easy access. To avoid this we can build an inexpensive brick … Read more
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