Rockfill dams are among the most reliable and widely used dam types in modern hydraulic engineering. Built using compacted rock fragments with an impervious core or upstream membrane, these dams …
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Geotechnical engineering
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Pile foundations involve driving or drilling piles deep into the ground until they reach a stable, load-bearing stratum. These foundations are important for transferring the structure’s load to the underlying …
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Chemical grouting is used to strengthen or seal soil and rock by injecting a liquid grout material into the subsurface. The grout, typically a mixture of water, cement, and various …
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A diaphragm wall is a continuous, reinforced concrete wall constructed underground to support and retain soil. It is commonly used in large-scale construction projects such as deep basements, tunnels, and …
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Recent events indicate natural calamities have been erratic in their occurrences and severity. The concept of a rare event needs redefinition. The resilience of the bridge infrastructure defines the success …
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Temperature variations are important for foundation design as they can create substantial structural challenges. These structural challenges include temperature-induced soil shifts, expansion, and contraction, which can result in issues such …
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Utility tunneling is a trenchless construction method used to construct underground tunnels, specifically designed to protect various utility line systems like pipes, cables, and conduits used for services such as …
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In recent years, innovative approaches have brought about a fundamental transformation in tunnel construction methods. This transformation has been driven by the need to meet increasingly tighter project deadlines. As …
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The bearing capacity of foundations is needed for dimensioning the foundation for any structure. The safe bearing capacity may be defined as the “Maximum intensity of loading that the foundation …
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A comparision study is carried out to analyze the deformation characteristics of a 4 m high embankment resting on layered soft soil strata with and without pile reinforcement using numerical …
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