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Construction of foundation in black cotton soil is very risky due to its swelling and shrinkage property as well as its bearing capacity is also very less. Black cotton soil does not take a higher load. It is required soil stabilization for improving its property or well process for construction of the foundation. In this … Read more
In this article we explain what is cofferdam. Different types of cofferdam like cellular cofferdam, braced cofferdam, earthen cofferdam, rockfill cofferdam, crib cofferdam, single wall cofferdam, double wall cofferdam etc. uses, meaning, methods of cofferdam construction, advantages and disadvantages. What is Cofferdam foundation? Cofferdam foundation is defined as a temporary structure that is used to … Read more
In this article, we Explained what is a caisson foundation, different types of caisson foundation, various construction methods of caisson foundations, pneumatic caisson foundation, use of caisson foundation, and so more in details. What is a caisson foundation? Caisson is defined as Structures that are poured into water or soil to remove water or semi-liquid … Read more
Under reamed piles are one type of deep foundation. Under reamed piles are generally used in black cotton soil. Here we explain what is Under reamed piles, Advantages and disadvantages, Types, Construction procedure. What is Under reamed piles: Under reamed piles are special types of piles manufactured by the Central Building Research Institute (C.B.R.I). Such … Read more