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This article is especially for the Equation of Continuity in the 3D cartesian co-ordinate system and the Derivation of continuity equation in cylindrical coordinates. But let us describe some basic …
Read moreEquation of Continuity | Derivation in cylindrical coordinates
There are different types of sand having different densities. The weight of sand per cubic foot depends on the density of sand. We can calculate the weight of different types …
Read moreWeight of sand per cubic foot | how much does 1 cubic foot of sand weight
What is a shear vane test? Vane Shear test is the process of calculating the undrained strength of fully saturated soil or clays without any disturbance. This method is very …
Read moreHow to perform Vane shear test to test Strength of Soil at the Site?
Foundation is the structural components of any structure which bears the load of the structure safely and transfer or distribute it suitably to the ground soil strata without exceeding the …
Read moreDifference between Shallow and Deep foundation | Merit and Demerits
We have explained the different types of deep foundation in detail below. But, before this let us see some important terms regarding the foundation. Foundation is a structure that acts …
Read more3 Types of deep foundation- Where to used Deep Foundation?
What is Raft foundation? Raft foundation is the monolithic RCC slab of uniform thickness provided throughout the entire area below the superstructure, which supports all arrangement of wall and column. …
Read moreRaft foundation- Advantages, Disadvantages, and Methods of Design
Pile is the long slender structural members of deep foundation which are driven into the weak soil strata in numbers to increase the bearing capacity so that massive superstructures can …
Read moreUnder reamed pile foundation- Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages
What is relative density of soil? The most important soil aggregate property is of relative density. The relative density of soil is used to describe the relative compactness of cohesionless …
Read moreRelative density of soil test- Formula, Procedure, and Calculation
Definition California bearing ratio test (CBR) is defined as the ratio force per unit area which is required to penetrate a mass of soil with the standard circular piston at …
Read moreCalifornia bearing ratio test (CBR) – Procedure, formula, and Significance
When civil engineers began to design any structure like a building, bridge, or dam then they need to test the soil. There are different types of soil tests for construction …
Read more10 types of soil tests for construction- Importance, Procedure, Calculation
