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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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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

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Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done. Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

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Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings.