Geotechnical testing methods are used to get critical information about the physical properties of the substrate, rock, and soil around a potential construction site. Types of Soil Tests for Building Construction –Moisture content test. –Atterberg limits tests. –Specific gravity of soil. –Dry den...
With its roots in ancient building techniques, modern earth construction is currently experiencing its reemergence as a valuable building technique. This research takes the form of a field test research report that examines four field tests conducted o...
landowners need to know whether the ground can support the proposed building. Soft, air-filled ground may cause more structural settling than desired, causing premature cracking throughout a building. Areas with heavy rainfall followed by periods of intense heat might have soil movement that could p...
of soil are required for the growth of medicinal plants. These elements are not only the important sources of materials for building up the structures of plant tissues, but also are actively involved in the metabolic activities within plants7. For instance, Barlóg8 reported that magnesium and ...
structural elements that transmit loads of the construction or elements supported by it to the soil. When transmitted, these loads are distributed in such a way that they do not exceed their allowable pressure or fail. In summary, the structured foundation is the base of any building structure....
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American Society for Testing and Materials, Pennsylvania, USA. https://doi.org/10.1520/D4644-16 ASTM (2018a) Standard D4404–18: standard test method for determination of pore volume and pore volume distribution of soil and rock by mercury intrusion porosimetry. American Society for Testing and...
The soil nail wall is generally composed of three parts: soil nail system, facing system, and drainage system. In order to ensure the safety of the soil nail wall structure during construction, the following points need to be met: (1) The technical regulations for foundation support stipulate...
In construction, a foundation is the lowermost part of a building or structure that serves as a stable base to support the weight above it. Its primary function is to distribute the structural loads to the underlying soil or rock. Foundations are crucial for transferring loads safely, preventing...
Highway construction requires a large amount of building materials, such as various types of steel, high strength steel wire, steel, various grade of cement, logs, sawn timber, asphalt, aggregate, lime, fly ash, soil and rock, and so on. ...