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Gravel Soil | Classification and Uses

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November 21, 2022 14783 Views

A loose collection of rock fragments is called gravel. Gravel is a byproduct of sedimentary and eros...

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Clay-soil
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Clay Soil is Problem to Engineers ?

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November 16, 2022 1954 Views

Fine-grained natural soil material with clay minerals is known as clay. Due to the molecular water f...

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Loam Soil | Properties and Application

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November 12, 2022 7826 Views

Loam is a type of soil that is primarily made up of sand, silt, and a tiny quantity of clay. Sand, s

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alluvial soil
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Alluvial Soil | Formation, Use and Properties

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November 10, 2022 7266 Views

Alluvial soil is primarily found around rivers, where it is carried by streams as rocks weather. Tal...

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Peat Soil | Geotechnical for Foundation Design

Bandula Prasad
November 9, 2022 4791 Views

Peat soil is formed by the buildup and decomposition of organic elements (derived from plant residue...

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Proctor compaction test
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Different Soil Tests in Construction

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November 4, 2022 2719 Views

Soil tests are an important part of construction. You may be surprised to know that soil is one of t...

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Atterberg-limits
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Atterberg Limits: Science Behind Soil Classification

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November 1, 2022 3539 Views

The Atterberg limits are a set of criteria that can be used to classify the behavior of soils. The l

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House Foundation Construction

Bandula Prasad
September 23, 2022 1550 Views

House foundation construction is very important to have a safe structure. Failure of the foundation ...

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