Soils and rocks have unique and distinct engineering properties.
Engineering properties of soils and rocks are very essential parameters to be analysed for several technical reasons.
Properties of these materials may not only pose problems but also give solutions to solve the problems.
Effect of expansive soils on buildings and its preventionSailish Cephas
This document discusses expansive soils and their effects on building structures. It defines expansive soils as soils that swell when water is added and shrink when drying out, due to minerals like montmorillonite that absorb water. Common expansive soils in India include black cotton soils. When the moisture content of expansive soils changes, it can cause problems like cracking in buildings due to uneven swelling or shrinkage. Solutions discussed include replacing expansive soil, compacting or chemically stabilizing soil to reduce swelling, and using moisture barriers to control moisture variation.
A site investigation simply is the process of the collection of information, the appraisal of data, assessment, and reporting without which the hazards in the ground beneath the site cannot be known
This document summarizes methods of sub-soil exploration for foundation engineering. It discusses various direct and indirect exploration techniques including pits, trenches, borings, percussion drilling, and electrical resistivity methods. Planning of exploration programs involves determining depth based on structure type and significant depth, as well as lateral spacing of bore holes. The objectives of exploration are to select foundations, determine bearing capacity, and investigate existing structures.
The document discusses shear strength of soils. It defines shear strength as the soil's resistance to shearing stresses and deformation from particle displacement. Shear strength depends on cohesion between particles and frictional resistance, as modeled by the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Laboratory tests like direct shear and triaxial shear tests are used to determine the shear strength parameters (c, φ) that describe a soil's failure envelope.
This document provides an overview of site investigation procedures for determining subsurface soil conditions. It discusses the purposes of site investigations, which include selecting foundation types, evaluating load capacity, estimating settlements, and determining potential foundation problems. The exploration program aims to determine soil stratification and engineering properties through borings, samples, and field tests. Standard procedures are outlined for boring depth and spacing, soil and rock sampling methods, groundwater level determination, and field strength tests like SPT, CPT, and PLT.
This document provides an overview of laboratory and field testing methods for rocks. It discusses index property tests such as unit weight, porosity, permeability, electrical resistivity, and sonic velocity that are used to characterize and classify rocks. It also describes mechanical property tests like unconfined compressive strength testing, triaxial testing, point load strength testing, and beam bending tests. Common field testing methods mentioned include pressuremeter testing, in-situ direct shear testing, and hydraulic fracturing. The document provides details on sample preparation, equipment used, procedures, and how to calculate and interpret results for different rock property tests.
The document lists the group members and registration numbers for a presentation on geotechnical investigation. It includes an outline of the presentation topics which are an introduction to soil exploration, investigation phases, exploration methods, soil sampling, amount of exploration needed, in-situ tests, planning an investigation, and records/reports. The key topics to be covered are the purpose of soil exploration, direct and indirect exploration methods such as test pits and boreholes, sampling disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, and planning the exploration program.
Soils and rocks have unique and distinct engineering properties.
Engineering properties of soils and rocks are very essential parameters to be analysed for several technical reasons.
Properties of these materials may not only pose problems but also give solutions to solve the problems.
Effect of expansive soils on buildings and its preventionSailish Cephas
This document discusses expansive soils and their effects on building structures. It defines expansive soils as soils that swell when water is added and shrink when drying out, due to minerals like montmorillonite that absorb water. Common expansive soils in India include black cotton soils. When the moisture content of expansive soils changes, it can cause problems like cracking in buildings due to uneven swelling or shrinkage. Solutions discussed include replacing expansive soil, compacting or chemically stabilizing soil to reduce swelling, and using moisture barriers to control moisture variation.
A site investigation simply is the process of the collection of information, the appraisal of data, assessment, and reporting without which the hazards in the ground beneath the site cannot be known
This document summarizes methods of sub-soil exploration for foundation engineering. It discusses various direct and indirect exploration techniques including pits, trenches, borings, percussion drilling, and electrical resistivity methods. Planning of exploration programs involves determining depth based on structure type and significant depth, as well as lateral spacing of bore holes. The objectives of exploration are to select foundations, determine bearing capacity, and investigate existing structures.
The document discusses shear strength of soils. It defines shear strength as the soil's resistance to shearing stresses and deformation from particle displacement. Shear strength depends on cohesion between particles and frictional resistance, as modeled by the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Laboratory tests like direct shear and triaxial shear tests are used to determine the shear strength parameters (c, φ) that describe a soil's failure envelope.
This document provides an overview of site investigation procedures for determining subsurface soil conditions. It discusses the purposes of site investigations, which include selecting foundation types, evaluating load capacity, estimating settlements, and determining potential foundation problems. The exploration program aims to determine soil stratification and engineering properties through borings, samples, and field tests. Standard procedures are outlined for boring depth and spacing, soil and rock sampling methods, groundwater level determination, and field strength tests like SPT, CPT, and PLT.
This document provides an overview of laboratory and field testing methods for rocks. It discusses index property tests such as unit weight, porosity, permeability, electrical resistivity, and sonic velocity that are used to characterize and classify rocks. It also describes mechanical property tests like unconfined compressive strength testing, triaxial testing, point load strength testing, and beam bending tests. Common field testing methods mentioned include pressuremeter testing, in-situ direct shear testing, and hydraulic fracturing. The document provides details on sample preparation, equipment used, procedures, and how to calculate and interpret results for different rock property tests.
The document lists the group members and registration numbers for a presentation on geotechnical investigation. It includes an outline of the presentation topics which are an introduction to soil exploration, investigation phases, exploration methods, soil sampling, amount of exploration needed, in-situ tests, planning an investigation, and records/reports. The key topics to be covered are the purpose of soil exploration, direct and indirect exploration methods such as test pits and boreholes, sampling disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, and planning the exploration program.
The document provides an overview of geotechnical engineering and the typical components and process involved in a geotechnical engineering report and project. It discusses the four main components of field exploration, laboratory testing, findings and recommendations, and additional studies. It then goes into more detail about specific sections that would be included in a geotechnical report such as site conditions, field exploration methods, laboratory testing, engineering recommendations, earthwork recommendations, and construction observation services.
This document discusses subsoil exploration, which involves collecting soil data through field and laboratory investigations to assess soil properties at a site. The main objectives are to determine the nature, depth, thickness, and extent of soil strata, as well as groundwater depth and properties. Exploration methods include direct techniques like test pits and borings, and indirect techniques like sounding tests and geophysical methods. Standard penetration tests are commonly used to determine properties of cohesionless soils by counting blows required to penetrate the soil. Corrections are applied to penetration values to account for overburden pressure and sample dilatancy.
methods of sub-surface exploration, methods of boring, number, location and d...Prajakta Lade
This document discusses methods of subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering projects. It describes various boring methods like auger boring, wash boring, percussion boring, and rotary drilling used to investigate subsurface soil and rock conditions. The number, location, and depth of borings depends on the type and size of the structure, with minimum depths provided for different foundation types like shallow and deep foundations. Subsurface exploration is important to evaluate soil properties, groundwater levels, and other geological factors for foundation design and construction.
This document discusses methods for soil exploration, including test pits, auger borings, wash boring, percussion drilling, probing, and geophysical methods. Soil exploration involves investigating subsurface conditions through sampling and in-situ tests to determine suitable foundation types and design parameters. The location, number, depth and spacing of explorations must provide reliable data while minimizing costs.
This document discusses the importance of soil testing for construction projects. Soil testing allows builders to verify soil stability and compaction to ensure structures remain strong. Various tests examine density, moisture content, and maximum compaction. Geotechnical engineers use soil analysis to inform recommendations for grading, drainage, foundations and more. Proper soil investigation and testing are essential parts of the planning process for construction.
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Description
Wash boring is a fast and simple method for advancing holes in all types of soils.
Boulders and rock cannot be penetrated by this method.
The method consists in first driving a casing through which a hollow drill rod with a sharp chisel or chopping bit at the lower end is inserted.
Water is forced under pressure through the drill rod which is alternately raised and dropped and also rotated.
The resulting chopping and jetting action of the bit and water disintegrate the soil.
The cutting is forced up to the ground surface in the form of soil − water slurry through the annular space between the drill rod and the casing.
The change of soil stratification could be guessed from the rate of progress and the colour of wash water.
The samples recovered from the wash water are almost valueless for interpreting the correct geotechnical properties of soil.
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The document discusses geophysical methods for soil investigations, specifically focusing on the seismic refraction method. It provides an overview of how seismic refraction works, noting that shock waves have different velocities in different materials. When the waves pass from one material to another, they get partly reflected and partly refracted. By measuring the arrival times of the refracted waves at geophones placed on the surface, it is possible to determine the depth and velocity of subsurface layers. The document also provides a diagram illustrating seismic refraction and a table of approximate velocity ranges for different rock and soil types. It notes some limitations of the seismic method.
The document summarizes the standard penetration test (SPT), a common in situ geotechnical testing method. It describes the basic procedure, which involves driving a split spoon sampler into subsurface soils using a hammer, and recording the number of blows required for each increment of penetration. Corrections are made to SPT values to account for overburden pressure and dilatancy. Empirical correlations are presented relating SPT values to properties like density, shear strength, and consistency of cohesionless and cohesive soils. Both advantages like being inexpensive and quick, and limitations like lack of precision are discussed.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
This document provides information on two soil classification systems: the AASHTO and USCS systems. The AASHTO system classifies soils into eight groups (A-1 through A-8) based on particle size distribution, liquid limit, and plasticity index. The USCS system classifies soils into four categories (coarse-grained, fine-grained, organic, and peat) based on grain size, plasticity, and compressibility. Both systems use laboratory tests like sieve analysis and Atterberg limits to determine the soil classification group. The document describes the classification criteria and symbols used in detail for each system.
This document provides an overview of slope stability and analysis. It defines different types of slopes as natural, man-made, infinite and finite. Common causes of slope failure like erosion, seepage, drawdown, rainfall, earthquakes and external loading are described. Key terms used in slope stability are defined, including slip zone, slip plane, sliding mass and slope angle. Types of slope failures are identified as face/slope failure, toe failure and base failure. Methods for analyzing finite slope stability, like Swedish circle method, Bishop's simplified method and Taylor's stability number are introduced. Infinite slope analysis is described for cohesionless, cohesive and cohesive-frictional soils. Example tutorial problems on slope stability calculations are
Site investigation involves determining the soil layers and properties beneath a proposed structure. It helps select the foundation type, evaluate load capacity, estimate settlement, and identify potential issues. The exploration program uses methods like boreholes, test pits, and probes to characterize soil stratification, strength, deformation, and groundwater. Proper planning is needed to obtain reliable data at minimum cost.
The document summarizes the stages of a site investigation which includes a desk study, site reconnaissance, detailed exploration and sampling, field/in-situ testing, and laboratory testing. The objectives are to assess suitability, enable adequate design, plan construction, determine ground changes, and document the investigation in a report. Site investigations involve exploring ground conditions through methods like boreholes, trial pits, and geophysical surveys to inform engineering design decisions.
This document discusses different types of in-situ soil tests used for subsurface exploration, including penetrometer tests. It describes the standard penetration test (SPT), which involves driving a split-spoon sampler into the soil using blows from a hammer. It also discusses the static cone penetration test (SCPT) and dynamic cone penetration test (DCPT), which measure soil resistance during penetration. SPT values are corrected based on overburden pressure and dilatancy. DCPT can identify soil variability but is not suitable for cohesive soils or depths with rod friction. SCPT and DCPT provide continuous resistance profiles without boreholes.
This document provides information on estimating earthwork and excavation quantities for civil engineering projects. It discusses:
- Common types of excavation like soft soil, hard soil, mud, soft rock, and hard rock.
- Methods for calculating excavation volumes based on length, breadth, depth, and classification of materials.
- Considerations for excavating foundations including ensuring vertical sides and level bottoms before pouring concrete.
- Methods for calculating quantities of earthwork for roadworks using cross-sectional areas, prismoidal formulas, and mean heights.
Soil exploration methods and soil investigation reportAnjana R Menon
Soil exploration involves site investigations through methods like boreholes, test pits, and geophysical tests. This provides critical information on ground conditions like soil type, bearing capacity, and water levels for foundation design of structures. The objectives are to evaluate soil properties, predict issues, ensure safety, and select suitable construction methods. A proper exploration program involves reconnaissance, preliminary, and sometimes detailed investigations using appropriate testing and sampling methods based on the project size and soil variability.
Subsurface investigation is an essential preliminary step for any civil engineering project to understand subsurface conditions. It involves sampling and examining subsurface materials like soil and rock to provide data for design recommendations. The investigation process includes planning explorations, executing them using techniques like boreholes and test pits, laboratory testing of samples, and reporting findings with descriptions, test results, analyses, and recommendations. The stages are reconnaissance, data collection, in-depth investigation, and laboratory testing to characterize subsurface conditions like bearing capacity. This informs foundation selection and predicts issues like settlement.
1) The document discusses planning, conducting, and reporting geotechnical site investigations for transportation engineering projects.
2) It emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to fully understand a site's geological environment and how it could impact a project. Both engineering and geological questions are important.
3) A variety of site investigation techniques are described, including geomorphological mapping, interpretation of aerial photographs, boreholes, and test pits to accurately characterize subsurface conditions. Comprehensive reporting at each stage of the investigation is also emphasized.
The document provides an overview of geotechnical engineering and the typical components and process involved in a geotechnical engineering report and project. It discusses the four main components of field exploration, laboratory testing, findings and recommendations, and additional studies. It then goes into more detail about specific sections that would be included in a geotechnical report such as site conditions, field exploration methods, laboratory testing, engineering recommendations, earthwork recommendations, and construction observation services.
This document discusses subsoil exploration, which involves collecting soil data through field and laboratory investigations to assess soil properties at a site. The main objectives are to determine the nature, depth, thickness, and extent of soil strata, as well as groundwater depth and properties. Exploration methods include direct techniques like test pits and borings, and indirect techniques like sounding tests and geophysical methods. Standard penetration tests are commonly used to determine properties of cohesionless soils by counting blows required to penetrate the soil. Corrections are applied to penetration values to account for overburden pressure and sample dilatancy.
methods of sub-surface exploration, methods of boring, number, location and d...Prajakta Lade
This document discusses methods of subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering projects. It describes various boring methods like auger boring, wash boring, percussion boring, and rotary drilling used to investigate subsurface soil and rock conditions. The number, location, and depth of borings depends on the type and size of the structure, with minimum depths provided for different foundation types like shallow and deep foundations. Subsurface exploration is important to evaluate soil properties, groundwater levels, and other geological factors for foundation design and construction.
This document discusses methods for soil exploration, including test pits, auger borings, wash boring, percussion drilling, probing, and geophysical methods. Soil exploration involves investigating subsurface conditions through sampling and in-situ tests to determine suitable foundation types and design parameters. The location, number, depth and spacing of explorations must provide reliable data while minimizing costs.
This document discusses the importance of soil testing for construction projects. Soil testing allows builders to verify soil stability and compaction to ensure structures remain strong. Various tests examine density, moisture content, and maximum compaction. Geotechnical engineers use soil analysis to inform recommendations for grading, drainage, foundations and more. Proper soil investigation and testing are essential parts of the planning process for construction.
For full course visit our website
https://www.machenlink.com/course/foundation-engineering/
Description
Wash boring is a fast and simple method for advancing holes in all types of soils.
Boulders and rock cannot be penetrated by this method.
The method consists in first driving a casing through which a hollow drill rod with a sharp chisel or chopping bit at the lower end is inserted.
Water is forced under pressure through the drill rod which is alternately raised and dropped and also rotated.
The resulting chopping and jetting action of the bit and water disintegrate the soil.
The cutting is forced up to the ground surface in the form of soil − water slurry through the annular space between the drill rod and the casing.
The change of soil stratification could be guessed from the rate of progress and the colour of wash water.
The samples recovered from the wash water are almost valueless for interpreting the correct geotechnical properties of soil.
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The document discusses geophysical methods for soil investigations, specifically focusing on the seismic refraction method. It provides an overview of how seismic refraction works, noting that shock waves have different velocities in different materials. When the waves pass from one material to another, they get partly reflected and partly refracted. By measuring the arrival times of the refracted waves at geophones placed on the surface, it is possible to determine the depth and velocity of subsurface layers. The document also provides a diagram illustrating seismic refraction and a table of approximate velocity ranges for different rock and soil types. It notes some limitations of the seismic method.
The document summarizes the standard penetration test (SPT), a common in situ geotechnical testing method. It describes the basic procedure, which involves driving a split spoon sampler into subsurface soils using a hammer, and recording the number of blows required for each increment of penetration. Corrections are made to SPT values to account for overburden pressure and dilatancy. Empirical correlations are presented relating SPT values to properties like density, shear strength, and consistency of cohesionless and cohesive soils. Both advantages like being inexpensive and quick, and limitations like lack of precision are discussed.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
This document provides information on two soil classification systems: the AASHTO and USCS systems. The AASHTO system classifies soils into eight groups (A-1 through A-8) based on particle size distribution, liquid limit, and plasticity index. The USCS system classifies soils into four categories (coarse-grained, fine-grained, organic, and peat) based on grain size, plasticity, and compressibility. Both systems use laboratory tests like sieve analysis and Atterberg limits to determine the soil classification group. The document describes the classification criteria and symbols used in detail for each system.
This document provides an overview of slope stability and analysis. It defines different types of slopes as natural, man-made, infinite and finite. Common causes of slope failure like erosion, seepage, drawdown, rainfall, earthquakes and external loading are described. Key terms used in slope stability are defined, including slip zone, slip plane, sliding mass and slope angle. Types of slope failures are identified as face/slope failure, toe failure and base failure. Methods for analyzing finite slope stability, like Swedish circle method, Bishop's simplified method and Taylor's stability number are introduced. Infinite slope analysis is described for cohesionless, cohesive and cohesive-frictional soils. Example tutorial problems on slope stability calculations are
Site investigation involves determining the soil layers and properties beneath a proposed structure. It helps select the foundation type, evaluate load capacity, estimate settlement, and identify potential issues. The exploration program uses methods like boreholes, test pits, and probes to characterize soil stratification, strength, deformation, and groundwater. Proper planning is needed to obtain reliable data at minimum cost.
The document summarizes the stages of a site investigation which includes a desk study, site reconnaissance, detailed exploration and sampling, field/in-situ testing, and laboratory testing. The objectives are to assess suitability, enable adequate design, plan construction, determine ground changes, and document the investigation in a report. Site investigations involve exploring ground conditions through methods like boreholes, trial pits, and geophysical surveys to inform engineering design decisions.
This document discusses different types of in-situ soil tests used for subsurface exploration, including penetrometer tests. It describes the standard penetration test (SPT), which involves driving a split-spoon sampler into the soil using blows from a hammer. It also discusses the static cone penetration test (SCPT) and dynamic cone penetration test (DCPT), which measure soil resistance during penetration. SPT values are corrected based on overburden pressure and dilatancy. DCPT can identify soil variability but is not suitable for cohesive soils or depths with rod friction. SCPT and DCPT provide continuous resistance profiles without boreholes.
This document provides information on estimating earthwork and excavation quantities for civil engineering projects. It discusses:
- Common types of excavation like soft soil, hard soil, mud, soft rock, and hard rock.
- Methods for calculating excavation volumes based on length, breadth, depth, and classification of materials.
- Considerations for excavating foundations including ensuring vertical sides and level bottoms before pouring concrete.
- Methods for calculating quantities of earthwork for roadworks using cross-sectional areas, prismoidal formulas, and mean heights.
Soil exploration methods and soil investigation reportAnjana R Menon
Soil exploration involves site investigations through methods like boreholes, test pits, and geophysical tests. This provides critical information on ground conditions like soil type, bearing capacity, and water levels for foundation design of structures. The objectives are to evaluate soil properties, predict issues, ensure safety, and select suitable construction methods. A proper exploration program involves reconnaissance, preliminary, and sometimes detailed investigations using appropriate testing and sampling methods based on the project size and soil variability.
Subsurface investigation is an essential preliminary step for any civil engineering project to understand subsurface conditions. It involves sampling and examining subsurface materials like soil and rock to provide data for design recommendations. The investigation process includes planning explorations, executing them using techniques like boreholes and test pits, laboratory testing of samples, and reporting findings with descriptions, test results, analyses, and recommendations. The stages are reconnaissance, data collection, in-depth investigation, and laboratory testing to characterize subsurface conditions like bearing capacity. This informs foundation selection and predicts issues like settlement.
1) The document discusses planning, conducting, and reporting geotechnical site investigations for transportation engineering projects.
2) It emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to fully understand a site's geological environment and how it could impact a project. Both engineering and geological questions are important.
3) A variety of site investigation techniques are described, including geomorphological mapping, interpretation of aerial photographs, boreholes, and test pits to accurately characterize subsurface conditions. Comprehensive reporting at each stage of the investigation is also emphasized.
1. The document discusses subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering projects. Subsurface exploration involves methods like trial pits, boreholes, and geophysical tests to understand soil conditions below the surface.
2. Proper subsurface exploration is important for foundation design, construction planning, and other aspects of civil engineering projects. The document outlines factors that determine the scope and methods of exploration for different project types.
3. Key methods discussed include trial pits, hand auger and mechanical boreholes, wash boring, and sampling techniques to obtain representative, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples for testing and analysis. Guidelines are provided on spacing, depth and other aspects of effective subsurface exploration.
This document discusses geotechnical aspects related to building foundations. It covers topics like geotechnical surveys, investigation objectives and stages. It describes different field and laboratory tests done during investigation. The document discusses classification of foundations, design procedures, planning considerations like footing depth and effects of groundwater. It also covers shallow foundations like isolated, combined, spread and raft footings and deep foundations like pile and pier foundations.
This document outlines the requirements and structure for architectural thesis proposals at Sunderdeep College of Architecture. It details the sections that must be included in proposals such as the title page, introduction, aims, objectives, scope, methodology, site identification, program, case studies, and bibliography. It also provides guidance on writing each section and lists the key information that should be presented. The document establishes a timeline and deadlines for completing thesis draft reports and final submissions to ensure students progress systematically in their work.
This chapter discusses engineering geological site investigations. The objectives of a site investigation are to understand subsurface conditions like soil/rock profiles, groundwater levels, and physical properties in order to determine appropriate foundation types and provide design recommendations. A site investigation involves planning, execution of field and lab testing, and report writing. Fieldwork includes collecting disturbed and undisturbed samples, in-situ tests, and borehole logging. Proper data interpretation is also important and involves understanding measurement scales, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. The overall goal is to safely and economically design and construct engineering projects based on site-specific conditions.
This document discusses the importance of geotechnical studies for engineering projects. Geotechnical studies provide geotechnical inputs that are incorporated into designs to ensure structures last as long as intended at minimum cost without compromising safety. Investigations depend on the type, size, design and purpose of the project. They are broadly divided into field-based studies like surface and subsurface investigations, and laboratory-based studies. Surface investigations include mapping, while subsurface investigations involve drilling, drifting and geophysical methods. Properties of soil and rock are determined in the field and laboratory. These studies are conducted at various project stages from preliminary to construction. The key aspects investigated include thickness of overburden, depth of bedrock, and presence of weak zones.
The document provides guidelines on geotechnical investigations and rock mass classification for tunnel design and construction in India. It discusses the objectives and phases of geotechnical investigations, including preliminary studies, pre-construction planning, and construction phase investigations. It also describes several rock mass classification systems used for tunnel design, including Terzaghi's system, Rock Quality Designation (RQD), and Rock Mass Rating (RMR). The guidelines aim to help engineers properly design, construct and maintain tunnels in India.
This document discusses site investigation and selection of dam types. It outlines the functional and technical requirements that must be satisfied for a dam site, including hydrological characteristics, available head and storage, and geological/geotechnical properties. A coordinated team of specialists is needed to properly evaluate engineering, geological, and environmental factors. Site investigations involve collecting physical, topographic, geological, hydrological, and materials data to assess suitability and inform dam design. Key considerations for site selection include catchment characteristics, foundation conditions, material availability, and project development needs.
The document discusses the three stages of site investigation: 1) a desk study involving collecting existing information about the site, 2) a walk-over survey to confirm and further investigate information from the desk study, and 3) a ground investigation using techniques like boreholes and trial pits to obtain detailed soil information. The walk-over survey involves inspecting six areas of the site, while the ground investigation provides soil classification, profiles, and parameters needed for foundation design. Understanding the groundwater conditions is also important, as a high water table can increase construction costs and risks.
This document discusses ground investigation for tunnelling projects. It covers objectives of ground investigation planning including suitability assessment, design, construction planning and environmental impact determination. Key risks like water ingress, ground collapse and obstructions are highlighted. Common ground conditions like dykes, wedges and timber piles are shown. Strategies and techniques for ground investigation planning, during design and construction stages are outlined. Methods for different ground types like soft ground, hard rock and karst deposits are also described. The document emphasizes comprehensive planning and supervision of ground investigation works for tunnelling projects.
The document summarizes the key aspects of subsurface investigations for engineering projects. It discusses the purposes of site investigations, planning exploration programs, common exploration techniques like boreholes and sampling methods, and how to document and report the findings in a subsurface investigation report. The goal is to efficiently obtain essential subsurface data to inform foundation design and construction methods while minimizing costs.
SOIL EXPLORATION AND GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN OF A FOUNDATIONIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a soil exploration and geotechnical design study for the foundation of a proposed multi-story commercial building. It first describes conducting a site investigation that included borehole drilling, soil sampling, and laboratory testing to characterize the soil properties. The results indicated the soil at shallow depths was unsuitable to support the building loads with a shallow foundation. Therefore, a pile foundation was selected, with the design involving calculating the load capacity of piles based on their end bearing into stronger soil or rock layers at depth. The document provides details of the site location, soil conditions, shallow foundation capacity calculations, and pile foundation design methodology.
Earthwork involves excavating earth and transporting it to another location for compaction. It ranges from small works like drainage ditches to large projects like highways and dams. Success depends on adequate site investigation, practical designs, and using the correct plant for the site requirements. The design and construction of earthworks is generally dependent on ground conditions, material availability, and minimizing environmental impact and costs.
This document provides guidelines for planning site reconnaissance and detailed field investigations for small hydroelectric projects. It recommends establishing a survey control network and conducting topographic surveys, geological investigations, and materials searches. Topographic surveys should map reservoirs, structures, waterways, and infrastructure. Geological investigations should identify subsurface conditions through test pits, trenches, and samples. These investigations provide essential data for design and cost estimates.
This document provides an overview of the services offered by RHI, an engineering firm focused on the cement industry. RHI offers a wide range of services including consultancy, feasibility studies, engineering design, raw material investigation, quarry operations, plant operation and maintenance, project management, and construction services. Their scope spans all aspects of cement plant projects from initial planning through commissioning and operations.
1. A site investigation determines the suitability of a site for construction by examining physical aspects like soil composition and legal aspects like planning permissions.
2. The investigation assesses the site suitability, helps with design and construction planning, and predicts potential issues. Information is needed on soil properties, groundwater, and excavated materials.
3. The investigation process involves a desk study of existing information, a site walkover, detailed tests and sampling which may include trial pits and boreholes to examine soil and groundwater conditions.
A site investigation involves several stages to thoroughly understand the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions at a construction site. This includes initial site reconnaissance, preliminary exploration such as geophysical testing, detailed exploration through soil sampling and testing, and a final report. The investigation determines soil properties, depth of bedrock, and groundwater levels which allows engineers to properly design foundations and structures, identify geotechnical risks, select appropriate construction materials and methods, and optimize the design to ensure safety and minimize costs. A comprehensive site investigation plays a crucial role in the success of construction projects.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
CHINA’S GEO-ECONOMIC OUTREACH IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND FUTURE PROSPECTjpsjournal1
The rivalry between prominent international actors for dominance over Central Asia's hydrocarbon
reserves and the ancient silk trade route, along with China's diplomatic endeavours in the area, has been
referred to as the "New Great Game." This research centres on the power struggle, considering
geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic variables. Topics including trade, political hegemony, oil
politics, and conventional and nontraditional security are all explored and explained by the researcher.
Using Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman Rimland, and Hegemonic Stability theories, examines China's role
in Central Asia. This study adheres to the empirical epistemological method and has taken care of
objectivity. This study analyze primary and secondary research documents critically to elaborate role of
china’s geo economic outreach in central Asian countries and its future prospect. China is thriving in trade,
pipeline politics, and winning states, according to this study, thanks to important instruments like the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative. According to this study,
China is seeing significant success in commerce, pipeline politics, and gaining influence on other
governments. This success may be attributed to the effective utilisation of key tools such as the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
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2. WHAT YOU MEAN BY SITE INVESTIGATION:
• Site investigation is carried out in order to determine the engineering properties of soil
and rock and how they will interact with a planned development.
• The purpose of site investigation is to establish parameters for foundation, substructure
and infrastructure design and to assess the potential geotechnical, geoenvironmental,
geological and hydrological risk to humans, property and the environment.
3. • The design and scope for each investigation will depend upon site-specific
circumstances such as the anticipated geology, previous use of the site and the
construction proposals.
• There are a variety of techniques and procedures that may be used, and each
consultant may adopt a different approach for any particular project
4. SITE INVESTIGATION IN DIFFERENT PHASES:
• Phase 1 — desk study and reconnaissance survey.
• Phase 2 — intrusive investigation, sampling, analysis and report.
• Phase 3 — design of remediation strategy (if required).
• Phase 4 — validation and monitoring of remediation during the
construction works.
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7. WHAT IS A GEOTECHNICAL SITE REPORT:
• Upon completion of the geotechnical investigation and analysis, the information
must be compiled in a standard report format.
• The report serves as the permanent record of all geotechnical data known to be
pertinent to the project and is referred to throughout the design, construction.
• The intent of the Geotechnical Report is to present the data collected in a clear
manner, to draw conclusions from the data.
8. OBJECTIVES OF SITE INVESTIGATIONWORK:
• To access the general suitability of the site.
• To achieve safe and economical design of foundations and temporary works.
• To know the nature of each stratum and engineering properties of the soil and rock, which may affect
the design and mode of construction of proposed structure and foundation.
• To foresee and provide against difficulties that may arise during construction due to ground and other
local conditions.
• To find out the sources of construction material and selection of sites for disposal of water or surplus
material.
• To investigate the occurrence or causes of all natural and man made changes in conditions and the
results arising from such changes.
• To ensure the safety of surrounding existing structures.
• To locate the ground water level and possible corrosive effect of soil and water on foundation material.
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11. • 1. TITLE PAGE:
• The title page should include the formal name of the project, the project identification
number, the county, the date the report was finalized, and the names with titles of
report preparers and their signatures.
• 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
• The table of contents should list the report sections and subsections, followed by
appendices.
• 4. INTRODUCTION:
• This section introduces the scope of work as it relates to the general project description.
• 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
• This section describes the elements of the project and the geotechnical related items.
Provide a list of project information that was received during the course of the
investigation (alignment, foundation layout, 30%plans, scour estimate, etc.). The details
should include the various grading requirements and structure needs. Project
constraints should be identified.
12. • 6. GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AND SEISMICITY:
• This section describes the known and published geology of the site and vicinity, as well as
the regional and local seismicity. Provide a description of significant geologic and
topographic features of the site . The general thicknesses (and contact elevations) of the
principal geologic units should be described based on available information. Describe
both natural and man-made features that are of construction importance or need to be
protected.
• 7. FIELD INVESTIGATIONS:
• This section presents an overview of the exploration program. Information presented
here should include geologic reconnaissance work, the method of subsurface
explorations, in situ testing, and instrumentation.
• 8. LABORATORY ANALYSES:
• List the types of tests performed and summarize the results, leaving the details in the
appendix. Briefly describe key findings from the laboratory tests.
13. • 9. DISCUSSION:
• The subsurface conditions should be described along the route of the project. This might
require splitting the discussion into sections along the alignment. Describe the engineering
characteristics and anticipated behavior of each soil and rock unit. Describe any precedent
information such as past slope performance or instabilities and ground settlement evidence.
The groundwater regimes throughout the project should be described.
• 10. RECOMMENDATION:
• Lateral capacity
• Vertical (axial) capacity
• Seismic criteria and design parameters
• Minimum pile length or tip elevation (related to axial capacity)
• Minimum pile spacing
• Estimated pile settlement or pile group settlement
• Effects of scour, down drag, and lateral squeeze, if applicable.
• Pile cap depths or elevations
14. • 12. REFERENCES:
• Cite the references used in the geotechnical evaluations and analyses.
• 13. FIGURES:
• Figures are typically presented in Appendix A. The main figures should include:
• Topographic site plan, usually with a vicinity map.
• Boring location map.
• Geologic mapping.
• Supporting photographs of site conditions.
• Geologic cross-sections and typical sections along the alignment, if approved by the Principal
Geotechnical Engineer.
• Recommended design details.