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Lime soil stabilization method is a unique technic to improve the strength of the soil in different projects such as road buildings. Briefly, adding lime increases the soil stability, bearing capacity and reduce its permeability. The high efficiency of this method has been proven by many projects all over the world. It is noteworthy that […]
Soil failure mechanisms should be studied in order to design and construct safe structures. Once we recognized the possible failure modes, we can take preventive and remedial measures. In this article you will learn about the failure of foundation, its causes and consequences. Signs of foundation issues In simple word when the foundation fails to […]
Aggregate piers are columns made of stone to increase the bearing capacity of the soil mass and to improve its stability. To reach a high performance, different patterns are designed regrading technical and numerical considerations. This technic is a cost-effective solution to reduce the settlement of footings. To construct them, the ground is drilled according […]
Introduction In almost all projects which are constructed on compressible, saturated soils, excessive settlement is a problematic issue to deal with. Drainage, can be an effective solution to reduce the soil settlement. Vertical and horizontal drains can be constructed in site, or alternatively manufactured. Obviously using prefabricated vertical drains (PVD) can budget the time and […]
All porous materials allow water and other fluids to pass through the voids between particles. This feature is called permeability, and the material is permeable substance. Sand and gravels are good examples of permeable soils, while clay has a very low permeability. in some cases, such as drainage systems, soil permeability can be used in […]