Define the Geotechnical strength requirements ?

Q: What are Solution Methods available in geotechnical or foundation engineering ?

A: Solution methods available in geotechnical or foundation engineering are:- Bearing Capacity…

Q: Define the factors affecting selection of ground Improvement technique ?

A: FACTORS: 1. soil type : different soils have different methods to improve. For example,  for  clay…

Q: Define the Foundation Failure of a Concrete Silo ?

A: Solution: The failure of concrete silos is a quality characteristic of the design codes, material,…

Q: Discuss the Basic concepts forces acting within embankment zone and on installed soil nails ?

A: Answer Introduction Soil nailing is defined as the insitu reinforcement technique using passive…

Q: Be familiar with paving materials and applications.   Understand the planning and construction of…

A: Answer:- Paving materials:- Aggregate is a collective term for the mineral materials such as sand,…

Q: What are the various method of the deep-ground improvement?

A: The various method of the deep-ground improvement is given below as, Vibro-compaction is used to…

Q: 3. How to determine the location of the horizontal moistureproof barrier? What are moisture-proof…

A: Brief concept introduction- A waterproof barrier is a coating that is placed on a surface or…

Q: Explain the Pre-loading methods for ground improvement ?

A: The load or stress from the buildings or any corresponding infrastructural projects is received or…

Q: Be familiar with paving materials and applications.   Understand the planning and construction of…

A: Solution Note- “Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you.…

Q: Define timber  piles

A: To define: Timber piles.

Q: Define what is Rectangular Combined Footing ?

A: A combined footing is used when two or more than two columns are carried on a single spread footing…

Q: How does the Retaining walls and embankments have been built of earth reinforced?

A: The term reinforced earth was introduced to civil engineering by Henry Vidal to describe a new…

Q: A commercial sign weighing 1000 lbs is attached to the exterior wall of a four-story office…

A: Given R =3 I=1 SDS= 0.85 n =4

Q: Explain Improvement Techniques of Deep-Ground.

A: Techniques of deep ground improvement are useful for projects where unconsolidated, loose soils…

Q: Define the function of waterstops in joints of box culverts and drainage channels?

A: The principal function of waterdrops is to prevent liquids (e.g. water), water-borne materials, and…

Q: What is INDIVIDUAL FOOTING DESIGN APPROACHWhen

A: Solution: When the footing supports a separate column it is generally referred to as the individual…

Q: Is strike fault affects and influence the tunnels?

A: Effect of strike fault on tunnel.

Q: List out the various factors consider in earthquake area ?

A: The structural component of the building is always designed for all types of loads, there are dead…

Q: What are the Methods to improve and protect slope stability?

A: Slope stability is quantified by the factor of safety (FOS) which is defined as the ratio of soil's…

Q: why does it seem like only 1 way slab was made, shouldn't it be for 2 way slab solution

A: All the slabs are Two-Way slab having dimensions 3m x 5m.

Q: What are Circular spread footings

A: The spread footing is a type of shallow foundation. The shallow foundation is the foundation whose…

Q: Define why is shallow bedrock condition unfavorable for open berth piers?

A: Open berths feature structures supported by piles set slightly offshore from the natural extent of…

Q: Define the use of batter pile?

A: The batter is the pile driving at an angle to resist the vertical lateral forces in pile groups.

Q: Define why concrete profile barriers designed with curved surface profiles?

A: Question is based on concrete profile barriers. Reason needs to be provide for the curved surface…

Q: horizontal moistureproof

A: Due to capillary rise moisture penetrates in the structure even after providing adequate…

Q: Describe what is Cohesive Soil Backfill?

A: Cohesive soils would really be harmful to the retaining wall because they would continue to expand…

Q: Define the techniques of Soil Analysis?

A: Soil analysis determines the content of basic plant nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH…

Q: How acoustic method used in locating weathered zones? Explain the process

A: concept- Acoustic methods are based on pleasing vibrations in a model that has a local impact and…

Q: Explain the process for checking Creeping of rails  ?

A: Creeping of rails: Creeping of rails is the phenomenon of longitudinal movement of rails in the…

Q: Define the standards for geotechnical strength?

A: Geotechnical strength can be defined as the resistance offered by soil grains against shear…

Q: What are geotextiles, and what do they do? What design concerns should be taken into account while…

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Q: State the advantages and disadvantages of removal and replacement as a ground improvement method.

A: Ground improvement method used when the behaviour of the fill mass the underlying soil does not meet…

Q: How do geotechnical engineers determine the appropriate foundation design for a building on a site…

A: Determining the appropriate foundation design for a building on a site with heterogeneous soil…

Q: What are the methods for preventing land sliding?

A: A landslide occurs when the earth or soil or the rock is unable to hold itself up and they gives a…

Q: What is the barrier or containment function in Geosynthetics?

A: Fluid management is one of the key features that geo synthetics has. Geo synthetic Barriers (GBR)…

Q: What are the advantages that the use of micropiles (soil nails) and launched soil nails could offer…

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Q: (20%) Comute the end moments over the spports (10%) Compute the reactions at gthe supports (10%)…

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Q: Please solve the following problem with steo by step solutions

A: Given the information:Required:Centroid about the x-axisSolution:To determine the centroid about the…

Q: Define Bored pile

A: Piles can be classified according to different basis such as material, length, grouping, etc. One of…