Shallow Foundation Design
In this post we will try to summarize design of shallow foundations and highlight some critical points.
Retaining Wall Analysis and Design
In this post we will look at various aspects of un-anchored retaining structures analysis and design. The anchored systems will be covered in hopefully another post.
Good practices for subsurface investigation
In this post we will cover various good practices to follow during subsurface investigation, which forms the basis when preparing geotechnical reports.
Choosing and applying suitable grouting method
Grouting is one of the most common ground improvement methods, which can be applied in various ways for different situations. In this post we will look at grouting methods, try to explain when to chose which method and certain common issues that may be encountered.
Important factors in foundation design
It is not possible to describe or even summarize foundation design principles in a single post. So first of all, we refer the readers to other posts we made in Geotechnical engineering and foundations. Below we did not distinguish shallow or deep foundations. We will only list some major points to consider below: Bearing capacity […]
Differential Settlement of foundations
After the construction of a house is complete, many times homeowners experience various problems due to poor design or poor construction practices or both. Differential Settlement of foundations is one of the most frequent of these. It can cause so many unpleasant effects such as small hairline cracks on the plaster, door frames getting out […]