A barge filled with sand approaches a bridge over the river and cannot quite pass under it. Should sand be added to or removed from the barge to get it under the bridge? Explain.

Q: What type of load represent a bridge for a soil?

A: Bridge : A bridge is a shape constructed to span a bodily impediment without blocking off the manner…

Q: Drilled piles resisting uplift loads need steel reinforcement:   -True -False

A: True

Q: What four things must an analysis of a lateral load system consider according to the AISC code?

A: The things an analysis must consider for a lateral load system according to the AISC code are:

Q: A test plate 30 cmx 30 cm resting on a sand deposit settles by 10 mm under a certain loading…

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Q: cite literature that discusses the use of weir in field application

A: Weir- A weir is a tiny dam that spans a body of water like a river. We utilise them to aid in the…

Q: Describe the Effect of capillary moisture on shear strength of cohesionless soil.

A: Capillary water:

Q: Assume the boring(s) and/or CPT(s) to characterize the site will extend to the same depth. Based on…

A: As per the problem, the building is a multi-story steel-framed building. also, the structural…

Q: List the four primary causes of shallow foundation heaving

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Q: 1. A soil anchor 12" in diameter is placed in soil having shear strength of 2.1 tons/sq. ft. The…

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Q: Explain the importance of California Bearing Ratio test?

A: California Bearing Ratio (CBR):CBR is the ratio of force required per unit area to penetrate a soil…

Q: Consider the many ways sand can be moved along the beach.

A: Sand is moved along or up and down the beach because of the currents generated by the waves.

Q: Describe the Basic concepts of pile capacity related to soil support.

A: In situations where soil at shallow depth is poor, then in order to transmit the load safely, the…

Q: Define the term composite piles.

A: Composite Piles are those piles that are driven one over the other of two distinct materials, so…

Measuring site work, Excavation and Piling

Bid drawings typically include very little material about the precise requirements of site work operations, measuring site work and excavation work differs from measuring most other works on a construction project. The actual site work conditions are not provided and also the dimensions of the excavations are not known during the pre-construction phase. The precise measurement of the excavation and backfill of the earth material and topsoil is important for a contractor to decide upon the total cost required for the process. All the works should be carried out under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards to ensure the safety of the workers.