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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

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The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Problem Areas Effect on foundation Defects in structure Insufficient depth of foundation (mostly in soft clayey soil) Movement of foundation due to changes in water table seasonally, and movement due to trees and vegetation.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

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Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. The stone should be hard, durable free from defects and of required size as required at site or as per specification. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

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The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)

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Subways in America

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Posted in Category: Videos Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Building Hong Kong’s Airport Close

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2

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He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

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He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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