tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:45:27 +0000SoilDitchEngineeringEquipmentLoadToolUndergroundpipetestIt's all about Soilhttp://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)Blogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903.post-3766171699352887775Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:52:00 +00002008-12-25T10:52:46.323+00:00The element of a site investigation depend heavily on the project but generally should provide the following : 1. Information to determine the type of foundation required (shallow or deep) 2. Information to allow the geotechnical consultant to make a recommendation on the allowable load capacity of the foundation. 3. Sufficient data/laboratory tests to make settlement predictions. 4. Locationhttp://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/2008/12/soil-investigation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903.post-1942744535176956991Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:21:00 +00002008-12-24T06:15:53.937+00:00Clay MineralogyCrystalline structure of clay mineralsImportant due to water movement and management considerationsSoil ConsistenceField method to relate another soil property to clay mineralogyBuilding Blocks of ClaySilica-tetrahedron-four sides, four oxygen molecules and one Silica (Si)Alumunium Octahedron-eight sides. six oxygen molecules and one Aluminum.DefinitionsSilica tetrahedral sheet : ahttp://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/2008/12/clay-mineral-soil-consistency.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903.post-4351601620609791728Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:54:00 +00002008-10-09T08:36:41.532+01:00pipetest Rigid circular or elliptical pipes, usually precast such materials as plain or reinforced concrete, burned clay, asbestos cement, and cast iron, are not readily analyzed by principles of mechanics; and, since they are usually relatively small structures, their inheret supporting strength can be most easily determined by testing a representative group of specimens in the laboratory. Several http://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/2008/10/test-for-inheret-strength-of-pipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903.post-8173241335101561034Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:37:00 +00002008-10-08T09:38:52.313+01:00EquipmentSoilToolSOIL SAMPLING KITSClick Here to Buyhttp://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/2008/10/do-you-need-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903.post-4403336760926496793Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:19:00 +00002008-10-07T09:34:51.097+01:00DitchLoad In the case of a ditch conduit, the backfilling material has a tendency to consolidate and settle downward. This action plus the settlement of the conduit into its soil foundation, causes the prism of soil within the ditch and above the pipe to move downward relative to the undisturbed soil at the sides. This relative movement mobilizes along the sides of the ditch certain shearing stresses http://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/2008/10/load-on-ditch-conduit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088920630026108903.post-4035075690805080502Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:26:00 +00002008-10-05T14:07:30.738+01:00EngineeringSoilUndergroundCLASSES OF UNDERGROUND CONDUITS. Underground conduits are divided into 2 major classes, known as ditch conduit and projecting conduit, the classification based on the construction or environmental conditions which influence the load. Projecting conduits are further subdivided into positive projecting conduits and negative projecting conduit. DEFINITIONS. A ditch conduit is define as one which is http://mygeotechnical.blogspot.com/2008/10/underground-conduits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (another world of mine)0